Major Factors Contributing to Positive and Negative Childbirth Experiences in Pregnant Women Living with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the opinions of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLWHIV) about their positive childbirth experiences and the most important factors contributing to positive or negative experiences.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 82 PWLWHIV; semi-structured interviews were conducted in a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro.

Results

A total of 65 (79.3%) PWLWHIV experienced a positive childbirth experience. Conversely, 14 (17.1%) PWLWHIV had a negative experience. The main reasons given by the PWLWHIV for positive experiences were the good health of the baby, their partner's presence at the childbirth, and good healthcare professional support. The main reasons for negative childbirth experiences were poor healthcare profes

SUBMITTER: de Azevedo AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12024450 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature