Use of effective family planning methods and frequency of sex among HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected African women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frequency of sex, contraceptive use and HIV infection are key determinants of fertility. Use of an effective family planning (EFP) method (injectable, oral, intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD), or Norplant) potentially eliminates women's concerns of unintended pregnancy. We report the association between EFP and frequency of sex among HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected non-pregnant African women.

Methods

Prospective fertility intentions study nested within a phase 3 randomized double-masked placebo-controlled trial (2003-2005) to treat genital tract infections in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected non-pregnant women. Enrollment of study participants was stratified by HIV infection status. Data on demographics, family planning and sexual history were obtained at ba

SUBMITTER: Aizire J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6036664 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature