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Perspectives on safer conception practices and preconception counseling among women living with HIV

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Pregnancies are frequently unplanned, and higher rates of unplanned pregnancies occur among HIV-infected women. Reviewers examined reproductive decision making, conception practices, and patient-provider communication among women living with HIV. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 19 HIV-infected sexually active women aged 18-45 in southern Florida, USA. Using thematic analysis, we found decisions to conceive were influenced by women and partners; knowledge and use of safer conception practices were low. Discussion and support from partners, family, and providers was limited and diminished by stigma and nondisclosure. Preconception counseling discussions in HIV care should be comprehensive and initiated frequently by all health care providers.

Source: Health Care For Women International

DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2015.1107068

Authors: Jenny Jean, Alison Coll, Mallory Monda, JoNell Potter, Deborah Jones

Institutions: University of Rochester Medicine, University of Rochester, University of Miami

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases