 The study found that children who are HIV-positive experienced both negative and positive reactions from their families and communities when they are disclosed their status. Negative reactions include insults, belittlement, and stigmatization while positive reactions involve supportive reminders to take their medication regularly. This suggests that there needs to be more focus on providing adequate preparatory planning and follow-up counseling before disclosure and after disclosure to ensure that children receive the necessary support and guidance needed to cope with the disclosure process. This article was authored by Robert Carania, Washington-Oniangaluma, Tom Giandiccio, and others.