Planning to Be a Parent in HIV Sero-Different Relationships: A Critical Gender Analysis

Kelly, Carmel

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-42725-6_14

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“…In studies outside the US, men also cited wanting to pass down family traditions [22], to leave something behind after they died [21], or to bring purpose to their lives [27] as motivations for wanting children. Men have also reported desiring to have children because of pressure from parents who want grandchildren [24], to strengthen a relationship with a partner with whom they did not have previous children [28], or to satisfy their female partner’s wish [31].…”

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Reproductive Desires and Considerations of HIV-Positive Men in Heterosexual Relationships in New York City

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The reproductive desires of HIV-positive men have been investigated far less than those of HIV-positive women, especially in the US. This qualitative study of a sample of 94 HIV-positive men in New York City who were in a relationship with a woman of reproductive age examined their reasons for wanting a child as well as the conditions under which they would feel ready to attempt conception. Participants felt a child would make them feel normal, give meaning to their lives, or make others in their life happy. Although they reported HIV-related concerns (i.e., horizontal or vertical transmission, reinfection, or shortened life expectancy), participants mostly discussed factors unrelated to HIV (e.g., finances, housing, incarceration, substance abuse, or relationships) as deterrents to acting on their desire to having a child. When providing information on safer conception, healthcare providers should be aware of the broad desires and factors informing HIV-positive men's reproductive goals.

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