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Reproductive Intentions And Corresponding Use Of Safer Conception Methods And Contraception Among Ugandan Hiv Clients In Serodiscordant Relationships., Glenn J. Wagner, Deborah Mindry, Emily A. Hurley, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya, Violet Gwokyalya, Sarah Finocchario-Kessler, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Mastula Nanfuka, Mahlet G. Tebeka, Kathy Goggin
Reproductive Intentions And Corresponding Use Of Safer Conception Methods And Contraception Among Ugandan Hiv Clients In Serodiscordant Relationships., Glenn J. Wagner, Deborah Mindry, Emily A. Hurley, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya, Violet Gwokyalya, Sarah Finocchario-Kessler, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Mastula Nanfuka, Mahlet G. Tebeka, Kathy Goggin
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CONTEXT: Among people living with HIV in Uganda, desires to have a child and unplanned pregnancies are both common, while utilization of safer conception methods (SCM) and modern contraceptives are low.
METHODS: Three hundred eighty-nine HIV clients who reported considering childbearing with their uninfected partner enrolled in a safer conception counseling intervention trial in Uganda. Multiple regression analysis and baseline data were used to examine correlates of reproductive intentions and behaviors, including use of safer conception methods and contraception.
RESULTS: Most (n = 313; 80.5%) reported that both they and their partner wanted to have a child now, which was …