Predictors of repeat pregnancy among HIV-1-infected women.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
; 44(1): 87-92, 2007 Jan 01.
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| ID: mdl-17091023
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In the Women and Infants Transmission Study (WITS), a prospective cohort study of HIV-infected pregnant women at six US mainland and Puerto Rican sites, changes in the HIV-1 epidemic have included higher income, better education, and better-controlled HIV disease among more recently enrolled women. Because these changes may alter the reproductive patterns of these women an awareness of these women's current reproductive behaviors is essential. We examined predictors of repeat pregnancy among HIV-1-infected women enrolled in the Women and Infants Transmission Study (WITS).METHODS:
Women enrolled in WITS without a history of sterilization were included. Using bivariate and multivariate analyses, predictors of a repeat pregnancy were modeled. Changes in risk factors for repeat pregnancy over time were examined and important predictors of repeat pregnancy were determined.RESULTS:
Of 2246 eligible women, 22% had more than one WITS-enrolled pregnancy. In bivariate analyses, risk of repeat pregnancy was associated with younger age, lower educational status, higher CD4%, and lower viral loads. There was little change in risk factors for repeat pregnancy over time.CONCLUSIONS:
HIV-1-infected women who are younger and healthier are more likely to have more than one pregnancy. Factors associated with repeat pregnancy among HIV-1-infected women have remained stable over time. Awareness of these factors will better equip healthcare providers to address the reproductive needs of HIV-1-infected women.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Contexto em Saúde:
2_ODS3
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4_TD
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7_ODS3_muertes_prevenibles_nacidos_ninos
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez
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Infecções por HIV
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article