Abstract: Objective: To explore the experience of HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) in disclosuring positive results with male regular partners, and provide evidences for intervention strategies. Methods: A semi-structured interview was conducted on 12 HIV-infected MSM using phenomenological research methods. Results: Three themes were extracted through analysis: high acceptance of disease, psychological burden, and good relationship with male regular partners. Conclusion: In the open culture of the MSM population, it is relatively easy for HIV-infected MSM to disclose HIV-infected to male regular partners. Increasing HIV-related knowledge publicity, enhancing the awareness of high-risk status, and improving good partnerships can promote HIV-infected disclosure of male regular partners.

Key words: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; men who have sex with men; male regular partner; HIV-infected disclosure; qualitative study