Role of HIV in the desire of procreation and motherhood in women living with HIV in Spain: a qualitative approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improved antiretroviral treatments and decrease in vertical transmission of HIV have led to a higher number of women living with HIV to consider childbearing. However, stigma and social rejection result in specific challenges that HIV positive women with procreation intentions have to face with. Our objective was to in depth analyse elements shaping their desire for procreation and specifically investigate the impact of HIV.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted through open interviews with 20 women living with HIV between 18 and 45 years of age, from the Spanish AIDS Research Network Cohort (CoRIS). Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. A content analysis was performed.

Results

HIV diagnosis is a turning point in women's sexual and emotional

SUBMITTER: Alvarez-Del Arco D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5784503 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature