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This article examines the effects of HIV concordance and discordance on marital life. In-depth interviews were conducted with seven couples from Mumbai, India. Thematic analysis of their narratives indicated the influence of HIV concordance and discordance on the spousal relationship, sexual functioning, family formation, care and support, and the future of the family.

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Cet article examine les effets de la concordance et de la discordance du VIH sur la vie maritale. Sept couples de Mumbai en Inde ont participé à des entrevues en profondeur. Une analyse thématique de leurs discours révèle l'influence de la concordance et de la discordance du VIH sur les relations conjugales, sur le fonctionnement sexuel, sur la formation de la famille, sur les soins et le soutien et sur l'avenir de la famille.

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En este artículo se examinan los efectos de la concordancia y discordancia sobre los efectos del VIH en la vida marital. Se realizaron entrevistas en profundidad con siete parejas de Mumbai, India. El análisis temático de sus narrativas indicó la influencia de la concordancia y discordancia de la influencia del VIH en las relaciones de pareja, el funcionamiento sexual, la formación familiar, el cuidado y apoyo, y el futuro de la familia.

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The influence of HIV concordance and discordance on marital life

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