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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Prevalence and determinants of fertility intentions of HIV-infected women and men receiving antiretroviral therapy in South Africa
AIDS Patient Care and STDs, Volume 21, No. 4, Year 2007
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Description
Despite the increased emphasis on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and other health care services for HIV-infected individuals in sub-Saharan Africa, issues of fertility and childbearing have received relatively little attention. In particular, little is known about the prevalence and determinants of fertility intentions among HIV-infected women and men who are receiving ART. We conducted a cross-sectional study from August to November 2005 investigating these issues among patients attending a public sector ART service who had been receiving ART for at least one month. Overall, 311 individuals were interviewed (median age, 33 years) and 29% (n = 89) stated that they wanted to have children in the future. This proportion was slightly higher among males than females (36% versus 26%, p = 0.09). In a multivariate model predicting fertility desire among all participants, fertility desire was associated with male gender (odds ratio (OR):2.58; 95% confidence interval [CI]:1.29-5.08), younger age (OR: 0.92; 95% CI: 0.87-0.97), decreased number of children (OR: 0.32; 95% CI: 0.15-0.69), and being in a relationship of less than 5 years (OR: 3.93; 95% CI: 1.91-8.08). In addition, fertility desire was associated with increasing duration of ART among female participants, but not among males. These results suggest that a substantial proportion of HIV-infected women and men receiving ART in this setting would like to have children in the future. This highlights the importance of incorporating fertility-related counseling, as well as contraception and advice regarding safe conception and childbirth, as appropriate, into HIV treatment services. These findings also suggest that fertility desires may change through time and thus require ongoing attention as part of long-term care. © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Authors & Co-Authors
Myer, Landon
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
United States, New York
Mailman School of Public Health
Morroni, Chelsea
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Rebe, Kevin Brian
South Africa, Cape Town
Gf Jooste Hospital
Statistics
Citations: 213
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1089/apc.2006.0108
ISSN:
10872914
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Case-Control Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
South Africa
Participants Gender
Male
Female