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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
High uptake of postpartum hormonal contraception among HIV-1-seropositive women in Kenya
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Volume 34, No. 1, Year 2007
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OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to determine patterns of contraceptive utilization among sexually active HIV-1-seropositive women postpartum and to identify correlates of hormonal contraception uptake. GOAL: The goal of this study was to improve delivery of family planning services to HIV-1-infected women in resource-limited settings. STUDY DESIGN: HIV-1-infected pregnant women were followed prospectively in a perinatal HIV-1 transmission study. Participants were referred to local clinics for contraceptive counseling and management. RESULTS: Among 319 HIV-1-infected women, median time to sexual activity postpartum was 2 months and 231 (72%) women used hormonal contraception for at least 2 months during follow-up, initiating use at approximately 3 months postpartum (range, 1-11 months). Overall, 101 (44%) used DMPA, 71 (31%) oral contraception, and 59 (25%) switched methods during follow-up. Partner notification, infant mortality, and condom use were similar between those using and not using contraception. CONCLUSIONS: Using existing the healthcare infrastructure, it is possible to achieve high levels of postpartum hormonal contraceptive utilization among HIV-1-seropositive women. © Copyright 2007 American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association.
Authors & Co-Authors
Balkus, Jennifer E.
United States, Seattle
University of Washington
Bosire, Rose Kerubo
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
John-Stewart, Grace C.
United States, Seattle
University of Washington
Mbori-Ngacha, Dorothy A.
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Schiff, Melissa A.
United States, Seattle
University of Washington
Wamalwa, Dalton C.
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Gichuhi, Christine M.
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Maleche-Obimbo, Elizabeth
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Wariua, Grace
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Farquhar, Carey
United States, Seattle
University of Washington
Statistics
Citations: 43
Authors: 10
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1097/01.olq.0000218880.88179.36
ISSN:
01485717
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cohort Study
Study Locations
Kenya
Participants Gender
Female