Cross-sectional study on the prevalence and predictors of pregnancy among women living in HIV discordant relationships in a rural Rakai cohort, Uganda.
Lydia Jacenta NakigandaAnette AgardhBenedict Oppong AsamoahPublished in: BMJ open (2018)
Nearly 12% of women in serodiscordant relationships were pregnant, highlighting the need for integrated services to prevent unintended pregnancies and reduce conceptional related risks for those choosing to conceive. Association with younger age and inconsistent condom use suggests a role for early and continued couple-based conception counselling.
Keyphrases
- pregnancy outcomes
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- hiv testing
- men who have sex with men
- pregnant women
- preterm birth
- hiv positive
- antiretroviral therapy
- healthcare
- human immunodeficiency virus
- primary care
- south africa
- hiv infected
- cervical cancer screening
- risk factors
- mental health
- type diabetes
- risk assessment
- climate change
- adipose tissue
- health insurance