Fertility Intentions and Interest in Integrated Family Planning Services among Women Living with HIV in Nyanza Province, Kenya : A Qualitative Study
Joint Authors
Bukusi, Elizabeth A.
Onono, Maricianah
Schwartz, Katie D.
Harrington, Elizabeth K.
Grossman, Daniel
Newmann, Sara J.
Cohen, Craig R.
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Despite increasing efforts to address the reproductive health needs of people living with HIV, a high unmet need for contraception exists among HIV+ women in sub-Saharan Africa.
This study explores the fertility intentions and family planning (FP) preferences of Kenyan women accessing HIV treatment.
We conducted 30 semistructured interviews and qualitatively analyzed the data with a grounded theory approach.
Fears of premature death, financial hardship, and perinatal HIV transmission emerged as reasons for participants’ desire to delay/cease childbearing.
Participants strongly identified FP needs, yet two-thirds were using male condoms alone or no modern method of contraception.
Women preferred the HIV clinic as the site of FP access for reasons of convenience, provider expertise, and a sense of belonging, though some had privacy concerns.
Our findings support the acceptability of integrated FP and HIV services.
Efforts to empower women living with HIV to prevent unintended pregnancies must expand access to contraceptive methods, provide confidential services, and take into account women's varied reproductive intentions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Harrington, Elizabeth K.& Newmann, Sara J.& Onono, Maricianah& Schwartz, Katie D.& Bukusi, Elizabeth A.& Cohen, Craig R.…[et al.]. 2012. Fertility Intentions and Interest in Integrated Family Planning Services among Women Living with HIV in Nyanza Province, Kenya : A Qualitative Study. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Harrington, Elizabeth K.…[et al.]. Fertility Intentions and Interest in Integrated Family Planning Services among Women Living with HIV in Nyanza Province, Kenya : A Qualitative Study. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Harrington, Elizabeth K.& Newmann, Sara J.& Onono, Maricianah& Schwartz, Katie D.& Bukusi, Elizabeth A.& Cohen, Craig R.…[et al.]. Fertility Intentions and Interest in Integrated Family Planning Services among Women Living with HIV in Nyanza Province, Kenya : A Qualitative Study. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499855
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499855