Attitudes towards and perceptions of reproductive health needs of persons living with HIV/Aids in rural Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15098397 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mangi J Ezekiel (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences), Germana H Leyna (0000-0001-7016-544X), Germana Leyna (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences), Deodatus Kakoko (0009-0007-2394-3713, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences), Deodatus C Kakoko, Elia John Mmbaga (0000-0003-3768-0225, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1153-1165 |
| Publication date | 2012-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Culture Health & Sexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1369-1058 • E-ISSN: 1464-5351 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13691058.2012.717306 |
| PMID | 22943563 |
| OpenAlex | W2036471886 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 23 |
The introduction of antiretroviral treatment has resulted in the resumption of socially productive and sexually active lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, together with the desire for children. However, factors affecting the reproductive health needs of people living with HIV/AIDS are not well understood. With this in mind, the aim of this paper was to investigate factors associated with these health needs using a qualitative approach. Findings indicate that attitudes and perceptions about reproductive health needs are influenced by fertility beliefs, the central role of family, procreation and the perceived social and clinical consequences of pregnancies among people living with HIV/AIDS. While there was mixed opinion about acceptability of people living with HIV/AIDS, having children, marriage and family were institutions important for partnerships maintenance and procreation. These findings suggest that living with HIV in a community with strong pro-life attitudes is challenging for people living with HIV/AIDS who do not have children. Apart from having to grapple with potential stigma of not having children, people living with HIV/AIDS also face social challenges in realising their reproductive choices. Interventions to address stigma, societal changes and the integration of reproductive-health education into HIV care and treatment are needed
Environmental health · Family medicine · Fertility · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Population · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Reproductive health · Social stigma · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Stigma (botany · Tanzania · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0,31 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2019 (7) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |