Childbirth Education for the HIV-Positive Woman

Montgomery, Kristen S.

doi:10.1891/1058-1243.12.4.16

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“…HIV infected pregnant women are also reported to be at greater than three times the risk of infections and puerperal sepsis compared to HIV negative women. HIV positive pregnant women have also been reported to having an increased risk of hypertensive disease [8], anaemia in pregnancy [9] and haemorrhage due to thrombocytopenia [10]. A specific goal to reduce by half the HIV related mortality in pregnancy or postpartum by 2015 was set in the UN General Assembly in 2011 [11].…”

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Prevalence and Demographic Correlates of Seropositive HIV and HBsAg Cases among Women Booking for Antenatal Care at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Awoyesuku

MacPepple

Altraide

et al. 2019

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Background: Infection with hepatitis B (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are global public health problems. These infections during pregnancy increase the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality, and also pose a risk to the fetus due to mother to child transmission. Objective: To determine the prevalence of seropositive HIV and HBsAg cases amongst pregnant women at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). Methodology: A retrospective review of hospital and laboratory records of all pregnant women booked at RSUTH in two years, from May 2017 to April 2019, was carried out. Data on patients’ age, parity and educational level and reactivity of HIV and HBsAg test at booking were retrieved using structured proforma and analyzed using Epi Info Version 7. Test for significance using Chi-square was set at a significant level of P<0.05. Results: 3560 patients had HIV and HBsAg screening out of which 148 (4.2%) and 9 (0.3%) respectively were positive. The comorbidity rate in this study was 0.06%. The mean age was 31.5±4.7 years and the mean gestational age at booking was 22.1±6.8 weeks. There was no significant relationship between their age (χ2 = 2.690, p-value=0.442) and parity (χ2 = 3.759, p-value = 0.145) with HIV seropositivity, but these were significant for HBsAg (χ2 = 13.691, p-value = 0.003) (χ2 = 13.121, p-value=0.001). Educational status was significant for HIV (χ2 = 16.188, p-value=0.000) but not for HBsAg (χ2 = 0.229, p-value=0.892). Conclusion: The seroprevalence rate of HIV and HBsAg in this study were low. HIV seroprevalence was significantly affected by lower education, while HBsAg seroprevalence was significantly affected by younger maternal age and nulliparity. Continued screening of pregnant women for these infections remains valuable and further community-based studies to identify risk factors are recommended.

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Prevalence and Demographic Correlates of Seropositive HIV and HBsAg Cases among Women Booking for Antenatal Care at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Awoyesuku

MacPepple

Altraide

et al. 2019

IJTDH

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“…[12][13][14][15] Discrimination at schools, work places and humiliation is very common in most of the places across the world. [16][17][18][19][20][21] In this study the positive network has given the suffering woman, knowledge, hope and support. A study conducted by Michael Robbins also gives similar findings.…”

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Hiv Positive Mothers; Issues and Concerns: A Qualitative Study

Manjunatha¹,

L²,

Arpitha³

et al. 2014

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“…PWLWHIV have specific needs during the perinatal period because they require specific knowledge about the prevention of vertical transmission from mother to foetus, as well as guidance and knowledge about various aspects of childbirth and newborn care [ 16 ]. PWLWHIV not only experience the usual doubts and anxieties of childbirth but also face challenges and uncertainties related to the virus itself [ 17 ].…”

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The Childbirth Experiences of Pregnant Women Living with HIV Virus: Scoping Review

de Azevedo,

de Rezende Filho,

Hofer

et al. 2024

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OBJECTIVE: Understand and explore the childbirth experiences of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLWHIV). With the advent of several measures to decrease the intrapartum HIV infection and a strong emphasis on the humanization of childbirth, there is a growing focus on providing positive childbirth experiences for pregnant women. Indeed, a positive childbirth experience is even more important in the group of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLWHIV) as it plays a pivotal role in enhancing the mother’s adherence to her postpartum treatment and the newborn’s engagement in Infectious Disease services. METHODOLOGY: A scoping review was conducted. Searches were performed on databases, such as MEDLINE, PUBMED, WEB OF SCIENCE and Cochrane Library, using the following keywords: childbirth, birth, parturition, HIV, humaniz*, perceived safety, experience, maternal satisfaction, healthcare professional and midwi*. Articles meeting pre-established criteria were selected within the timeframe of 2013 to 2023 for inclusion in the review. RESULTS: Out of a total of 2,340,391 articles, 4 were chosen based on our defined criteria. Three primary themes emerged from the selected articles: the assessment of childbirth experience quality, vulnerability and autonomy. CONCLUSIONS: The four studies identified had a small sample size and were not adequately conducted with a specific focus on studying the childbirth experience of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLWHIV). This scoping review revealed a gap in the existing literature, indicating a need for further research and clarification in the identified area.

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Childbirth Education for the HIV-Positive Woman

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

Prevalence and Demographic Correlates of Seropositive HIV and HBsAg Cases among Women Booking for Antenatal Care at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Prevalence and Demographic Correlates of Seropositive HIV and HBsAg Cases among Women Booking for Antenatal Care at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Hiv Positive Mothers; Issues and Concerns: A Qualitative Study

The Childbirth Experiences of Pregnant Women Living with HIV Virus: Scoping Review

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