Reproductive Counseling by Clinic Healthcare Workers in Durban, South Africa : Perspectives from HIV-Infected Men and Women Reporting Serodiscordant Partners
Joint Authors
Kaida, A.
Crankshaw, T.
Psaros, C.
Matthews, Lynn T.
Giddy, J.
Smit, J. A.
Ware, N. C.
Bangsberg, David
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Understanding HIV-infected patient experiences and perceptions of reproductive counseling in the health care context is critical to inform design of effective pharmaco-behavioral interventions that minimize periconception HIV risk and support HIV-affected couples to realize their fertility goals.
Methods.
We conducted semistructured, in-depth interviews with 30 HIV-infected women (with pregnancy in prior year) and 20 HIV-infected men, all reporting serodiscordant partners and accessing care in Durban, South Africa.
We investigated patient-reported experiences with safer conception counseling from health care workers (HCWs).
Interview transcripts were reviewed and coded using content analysis for conceptual categories and emergent themes.
Results.
The study findings indicate that HIV-infected patients recognize HCWs as a resource for periconception-related information and are receptive to speaking to a HCW prior to becoming pregnant, but seldom seek or receive conception advice in the clinic setting.
HIV nondisclosure and unplanned pregnancy are important intervening factors.
When advice is shared, patients reported receiving a range of information.
Male participants showed particular interest in accessing safer conception information.
Conclusions.
HIV-infected men and women with serodiscordant partners are receptive to the idea of safer conception counseling.
HCWs need to be supported to routinely initiate accurate safer conception counseling with HIV-infected patients of reproductive age.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Matthews, Lynn T.& Crankshaw, T.& Giddy, J.& Kaida, A.& Psaros, C.& Ware, N. C.…[et al.]. 2012. Reproductive Counseling by Clinic Healthcare Workers in Durban, South Africa : Perspectives from HIV-Infected Men and Women Reporting Serodiscordant Partners. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Matthews, Lynn T.…[et al.]. Reproductive Counseling by Clinic Healthcare Workers in Durban, South Africa : Perspectives from HIV-Infected Men and Women Reporting Serodiscordant Partners. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449397
American Medical Association (AMA)
Matthews, Lynn T.& Crankshaw, T.& Giddy, J.& Kaida, A.& Psaros, C.& Ware, N. C.…[et al.]. Reproductive Counseling by Clinic Healthcare Workers in Durban, South Africa : Perspectives from HIV-Infected Men and Women Reporting Serodiscordant Partners. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449397
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449397