Factors associated with desired fertility among HIV-positive women and men attending two urban clinics in Lilongwe, Malawi.

ABSTRACT: As access to antiretroviral therapy increases, more HIV-infected patients in sub-Saharan Africa may desire fertility. We conducted a cross-sectional study of reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and practices to identify factors associated with desired fertility among women and men receiving care at two large public HIV clinics in Lilongwe, Malawi. Research assistants administered questionnaires to participants. We performed descriptive, bivariable and multivariable analysis of factors related to desired fertility and of factors related to contraceptive non-use among participants who did not desire fertility. One-third of participants desired future children. Having a partner who desired fertility and having lower parity were associated with desiring children among both genders. For wo

SUBMITTER: Krashin JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5999219 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature