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Risk-Taking Behavior for HIV Acquisition during Pregnancy in Porto Alegre, Brazil
Joint Authors
Simon, Mariana
Varella, Ivana
Melo, Taui
Santos, Breno Riegel
Gonçalves de Melo, Marineide
Nielsen-Saines, Karin
Yeganeh, Nava
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Recent studies suggest that acquisition of HIV-1 infection during pregnancy and breastfeeding is associated with a high risk of HIV mother-to-child transmission.
This study evaluates risk factors associated with HIV acquisition during pregnancy in women delivering at a large metropolitan medical facility located in the south of Brazil.
From February to August 2009, our group conducted a cross-sectional study assessing women’s risk for HIV acquisition by administering an oral survey to peripartum women.
Of 2465 participants, 42% (n=1046) knew that partner had been tested for HIV.
During pregnancy, 82% (n=2022) of participants never used condoms; yet 97% (n=2399) practiced vaginal sex.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that patients with more years of education, in a relationship for more than 1 year, and who knew their own HIV status were more likely to know their partners' HIV status (P<0.05).
Those who were in relationship for more than 1 year and were married/living together were more likely to be comfortable discussing HIV testing with partners (P<0.05).
In conclusion, women in Brazil are at risk of HIV-infection during pregnancy as they remain sexually active, often do not know their sexual partner’s HIV status, and have minimal condom use.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yeganeh, Nava& Varella, Ivana& Santos, Breno Riegel& Gonçalves de Melo, Marineide& Simon, Mariana& Melo, Taui…[et al.]. 2012. Risk-Taking Behavior for HIV Acquisition during Pregnancy in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475794
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yeganeh, Nava…[et al.]. Risk-Taking Behavior for HIV Acquisition during Pregnancy in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475794
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yeganeh, Nava& Varella, Ivana& Santos, Breno Riegel& Gonçalves de Melo, Marineide& Simon, Mariana& Melo, Taui…[et al.]. Risk-Taking Behavior for HIV Acquisition during Pregnancy in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475794
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-475794