ArticleInternational journal of STD & AIDS2016
Acceptability and preferences for safer conception HIV prevention strategies: a qualitative study.
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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 needs of women living with HIV in Southern Ghana: a qualitative study.Journal of research in nursing : JRN · 2026Article
- Unmet patient needs and information gaps in fertility counseling for persons living with HIV/AIDS: Evidence from Ghana.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- "Sexual and reproductive health matters · 2024Article
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- Implementation of a safer conception programme for HIV-affected men and women in rural Uganda.Global public health · 2024Article
- Demonstration and Acceptability of a Safer Conception Intervention for Men With HIV in South Africa: Pilot Cohort Study.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
- Acceptability of an Intervention to Promote Viral Suppression and Serostatus Disclosure for Men Living with HIV in South Africa: Qualitative Findings.AIDS and behavior · 2022Article
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- Experiences With Safer Conception Services for HIV-Serodiscordant Couples at a Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2021Article
- Safer Conception and Family Planning Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Postpartum Women with HIV in Rural South Africa.Open access journal of contraception · 2021Article
- 'I'm waiting for that': Interest in the use of PrEP for safer conception in Botswana.Global public health · 2020Article
- Fertility Intentions and Clinical Care Attendance Among Women Living with HIV in South Africa.AIDS and behavior · 2020Article
- "I did not know about all these": Perceptions regarding safer conception methods by women living with HIV in Gaborone, Botswana.PloS one · 2020Article
- Southern African guidelines on the safe, easy and effective use of pre-exposure prophylaxis: 2020.Southern African journal of HIV medicine · 2020Article
- Subfertility among HIV-affected couples in a safer conception cohort in South Africa.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2019Article
- Integrating safer conception services into primary care: providers' perspectives.BMC public health · 2019Article
- Consensus statement: Supporting Safer Conception and Pregnancy For Men And Women Living with and Affected by HIV.AIDS and behavior · 2018Article
- Developing a Safer Conception Intervention for Men Living with HIV in South Africa.AIDS and behavior · 2018Article
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Abstract
Safer conception strategies to reduce the HIV transmission risk include antiretroviral therapy for HIV-positive partners, pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV-negative partners, condomless sex limited to fertile periods, and home-based self-insemination. Resistance to taking treatment or cultural concerns may limit uptake of strategies and intervention success. Understanding the acceptability and preferences between different approaches is important to optimise service delivery. Between February and July 2013, 42 adults (21 HIV-positive and 21 HIV-negative) receiving primary care at Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, participated in focus group discussions or in-depth interviews. Themes were analysed using a grounded theory approach. Acceptability of antiretroviral-based strategies varied. Concerns over side effects, antiretroviral treatment duration and beliefs that treatment is only for the sick were common barriers; however, desperation for a child was noted as a facilitator for uptake. HIV-negative men and HIV-positive women had favourable attitudes towards self-insemination, though paternity and safety concerns were raised. Self-insemination was generally preferred over pre-exposure prophylaxis by HIV-negative men, and antiretroviral-based strategies were preferred by couples with HIV-negative female partners, despite concerns raised about condomless sex while virally suppressed. Knowledge about the fertile window was low. A strong counselling component will be required for effective uptake and adherence to safer conception services.
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