ArticleReproductive health2015
Provider attitudes about childbearing and knowledge of safer conception at two HIV clinics in Malawi.
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- A Systematic Review of the Current Status of Safer Conception Strategies for HIV Affected Heterosexual Couples in Sub-Saharan Africa.AIDS and behavior · 2018Pooled it
- Safer conception services for HIV-affected couples must address overlooked relationship dynamics: a commentary and call to action.SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance · 2026Article
- Commentary: Safe conception in the U=U Era-HIV transmission risk, reproductive intentions and pregnancy planning in Southern Ghana.Journal of research in nursing : JRN · 2026Article
- Safer conception needs of women living with HIV in Southern Ghana: a qualitative study.Journal of research in nursing : JRN · 2026Article
- Fertility counseling experiences and perceived gaps in provider support among people living with HIV: a qualitative study from an antiretroviral therapy clinic in Ghana.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Article
- Unmet patient needs and information gaps in fertility counseling for persons living with HIV/AIDS: Evidence from Ghana.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Untapped Potential for Safer Conception Messaging to Transform PrEP Rollout and Promote Service Engagement Among Serodiscordant Couples.AIDS and behavior · 2022Article
- HIV serostatus disclosure to sexual partner: a survey among women in Tehran, Iran.European journal of medical research · 2022Article
- Client and Provider Experiences in Uganda Suggest Demand for and Highlight the Importance of Addressing HIV Stigma and Gender Norms Within Safer Conception Care.AIDS and behavior · 2022Article
- "It's Not Good to Be Sick and Have the Child": Perspectives on Pregnancy After HIV-Positive Diagnosis Among Women in Western Jamaica.International journal of women's health · 2022Article
- Relationship, partner factors and stigma are associated with safer conception information, motivation, and behavioral skills among women living with HIV in Botswana.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Knowledge and perceptions of preconception care among health workers and women of reproductive age in Mzuzu City, Malawi: a cross-sectional study.Reproductive health · 2021Article
- HIV and Sexual Dysfunction in Men.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- "What if they are pre-conception? What should we do?": Knowledge, practices, and preferences for safer conception among women living with HIV and healthcare providers in Gaborone, Botswana.Frontiers in global women's health · 2020Article
- HIV/AIDS knowledge among Iranian Health Care Workers.Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2020Article
- Perspectives about childbearing and pregnancy planning amongst people living with HIV in Gaborone, Botswana.Culture, health & sexuality · 2020Article
- 'I'm waiting for that': Interest in the use of PrEP for safer conception in Botswana.Global public health · 2020Article
- Changing Childbearing Norms During an Era of ART Expansion in Malawi, 2009 to 2015.AIDS and behavior · 2020Article
- Using Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Care Utilization to Assess Contraceptive Use among Sexually Active Perinatally HIV-Infected Adolescents in Uganda.International journal of reproductive medicine · 2020Article
- "I did not know about all these": Perceptions regarding safer conception methods by women living with HIV in Gaborone, Botswana.PloS one · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere is limited understanding of health care providers' attitudes towards HIV-infected individuals' reproductive choices, as well as knowledge about safer conception. Our study objective was to explore provider-level factors that serve as barriers and/or facilitators to the provision of reproductive and safer conception services for men and women living with HIV.
methodsTwenty-five providers were interviewed in four focus group discussions about their attitudes regarding childbearing by HIV-infected clients, reproductive health and HIV knowledge, and views and knowledge of safer conception.
resultsProviders reported ambivalence about supporting childbearing among their clients with HIV. They raised concerns about HIV-infected individuals having children, and in certain cases expressed judgment that people with HIV should not have children because of these concerns. Providers lack specific knowledge about safer conception strategies and have low level of knowledge of reproductive health, the efficacy of PMTCT, and the risks of pregnancy for HIV-infected women.
conclusionsProviders in our setting have complex attitudes about HIV-infected clients having children and lack knowledge to appropriately counsel clients about reproductive health and safer conception. Our findings highlight need for further research in this area as well as the need for provider training in reproductive health and safer conception.
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