1. Fertility intentions of women of reproductive age living with HIV in British Columbia, Canada.
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Ogilvie GS, Palepu A, Remple VP, Maan E, Heath K, MacDonald G, Christilaw J, Berkowitz J, Fisher WA, and Burdge DR
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- Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, British Columbia epidemiology, Epidemiologic Methods, Female, HIV Infections ethnology, HIV Infections transmission, Humans, Marital Status statistics & numerical data, Parenting psychology, Sexual Behavior statistics & numerical data, HIV Infections psychology, Intention, Reproductive Behavior statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
Background: We undertook a study to examine the fertility intentions and reproductive health issues of women living with HIV in a broad-based sample in British Columbia, Canada., Methods: Between November 2003 and December 2004, we invited women with HIV at all HIV clinics and AIDS service organizations in the province of British Columbia, Canada, to complete the survey instrument 'Contraceptive Decisions of HIV-positive Women'. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to calculate adjusted odds ratios to identify factors that may be significant predictors of the intention of women living with HIV to have children., Results: Of the 230 surveys completed, 182 women (79.1%) were of reproductive age (
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- 2007
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