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Contraceptive Use and Associated Factors among Women Enrolling into HIV Care in Southwestern Uganda
Joint Authors
Fatch, Robin
Musinguzi, Nicholas
Hahn, Judith A.
Muyindike, Winnie
Martin, Jeffrey N.
Steinfeld, Rachel L.
Emenyonu, Nneka I.
Matthews, Lynn T.
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
2012-10-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV is an important component of prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT), yet few data exist on contraceptive use among women entering HIV care.
Methods.
This was a retrospective study of electronic medical records from the initial HIV clinic visits of 826 sexually active, nonpregnant, 18–49-year old women in southwestern Uganda in 2009.
We examined whether contraceptive use was associated with HIV status disclosure to one’s spouse.
Results.
The proportion reporting use of contraception was 27.8%.
The most common method used was injectable hormones (51.7%), followed by condoms (29.6%), and oral contraceptives (8.7%).
In multivariable analysis, the odds of contraceptive use were significantly higher among women reporting secondary education, higher income, three or more children, and younger age.
There were no significant independent associations between contraceptive use and HIV status disclosure to spouse.
Discussion.
Contraceptive use among HIV-positive females enrolling into HIV care in southwestern Uganda was low.
Our results suggest that increased emphasis should be given to increase the contraception uptake for all women especially those with lower education and income.
HIV clinics may be prime sites for contraception education and service delivery integration.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muyindike, Winnie& Fatch, Robin& Steinfeld, Rachel L.& Matthews, Lynn T.& Musinguzi, Nicholas& Emenyonu, Nneka I.…[et al.]. 2012. Contraceptive Use and Associated Factors among Women Enrolling into HIV Care in Southwestern Uganda. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muyindike, Winnie…[et al.]. Contraceptive Use and Associated Factors among Women Enrolling into HIV Care in Southwestern Uganda. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Muyindike, Winnie& Fatch, Robin& Steinfeld, Rachel L.& Matthews, Lynn T.& Musinguzi, Nicholas& Emenyonu, Nneka I.…[et al.]. Contraceptive Use and Associated Factors among Women Enrolling into HIV Care in Southwestern Uganda. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464166
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464166