Contraception Use among Iranian Women With HIV: A Qualitative Study

Sara Saeieh, Alireza Nasrabadi, Abbas Ebadi, Zahra Moghadam, Minoo Mohraz, Zahra Jozani and Elham Rezaei

Global Journal of Health Science, 2016, vol. 8, issue 1, 199

Abstract: BACKGROUND- The application of family planning methods to people with HIV not only prevents unwanted pregnancy, but also leads to a reduction in the possibility of transmission of the virus from the patient to the sexual partner and the fetus. In order to prevent the spread of HIV and enhance reproductive rights, it is necessary to inform women with HIV of the contraception methods. OBJECTIVE- The aim of this study was to explore experiences of HIV positive women about contraception use. Method- This qualitative study was conducted on 18 women with HIV who were at reproductive age and had referred the Center for clients with Risky Behavior in Imam Khomeini Hospital. Data were analyzed using the conventional content analysis method in MAXQDA 10. RESULTS- The following two themes were derived from descriptions of the use of contraception methods by women with HIV- 1) Contraception is the forgotten component of reproductive health services; 2) inconsistent condom use. Each theme also contained three sub-themes. CONCLUSION- Results of investigations showed that Risky Behavior consultation Centers mostly stress the use of condom for husband/sexual partners without HIV. In addition, since health care practitioners play an important role in provision of reproductive health services, their lack of knowledge and cooperation considerably contribute to the spread of the disease and violation of patient rights.

Date: 2016
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