Effect of predictors on incidence rate of pregnancy among reproductive age women on antiretroviral therapy at public hospitals of Jigjiga and Harar Towns, Eastern Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the leading cause of death in women of reproductive age and accountable for a quarter of deaths during pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Introduction of antiretroviral therapy to women living with HIV highly improves lifestyle and the desire to have children. A comprehensive understanding of baseline predictors of pregnancy among women receiving ART essential to reduces unintended pregnancies, appropriate care, and preventing transmission from mother to child.

Objective

To determine the effect of baseline predictors on incidence rate of pregnancy among reproductive age women on antiretroviral therapy at public hospitals of Jigjiga and Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia from February 15 to march 15, 2020.<

SUBMITTER: Wariyo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793559 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature