10 studies were included with 3 studies published after the review was conducted.
A systematic review using narrative synthesis and meta-analysis.
People living with HIV/AIDS disclosed their positive status to at least one person.
HIV disclosure is most common between spouses or sexual partners than disclosure to families, friends, religious leaders or work colleagues.
Individual-specific and peer-led, culture-sensitive interventions that focused on socioeconomic empowerment, behavioural changes and easy accessibility of services should be made available at the community level.