Fertility Intentions of HIV-1 Infected and Uninfected Women in Malawi: A Longitudinal Study

This study aimed to determine changes in fertility intentions of HIV-1 infected and uninfected reproductive age women in Blantyre, Malawi. Participants were asked about their fertility intentions at baseline and at 3-month visits for 1 year. Time-to-event statistical models were used to determine fa...

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Published in:AIDS and behavior 2009-06, Vol.13 (Suppl 1), p.20-27
Main Authors: Taulo, Frank, Berry, Mark, Tsui, Amy, Makanani, Bonus, Kafulafula, George, Li, Qing, Nkhoma, Chiwawa, Kumwenda, Johnstone J., Kumwenda, Newton, Taha, Taha E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Family Planning
Family Planning Services
Female
Females
Fertility
First Birth Timing
Health Psychology
HIV Infections - psychology
HIV-1
Humans
Infectious Diseases
Intention
Intentionality
Longitudinal Studies
Malawi
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Metronidazole - administration & dosage
Metronidazole - therapeutic use
Original Paper
Parenthood
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Rate
Public Health
Statistical models
Treatment Outcome
Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies - administration & dosage
Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies - therapeutic use
Vaginosis, Bacterial - drug therapy
Women's Health
Young Adult
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Summary:This study aimed to determine changes in fertility intentions of HIV-1 infected and uninfected reproductive age women in Blantyre, Malawi. Participants were asked about their fertility intentions at baseline and at 3-month visits for 1 year. Time-to-event statistical models were used to determine factors associated with changes in fertility intentions. Overall, 842 HIV uninfected and 844 HIV infected women were enrolled. The hazard of changing from wanting no more children at baseline to wanting more children at follow-up was 61% lower among HIV infected women compared to HIV uninfected women ( P  
ISSN:1090-7165
1573-3254
DOI:10.1007/s10461-009-9547-9