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Engaging HIV care providers in conversations with their reproductive-age patients about fertility desires and intentions: A historical review of the HIV epidemic in the United States

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  • Steiner, R.J.
  • Sarah, F.-K.
  • Dariotis, J.K.

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Provider-initiated conversations with people living with HIV about reproductive plans are lacking. Providers must know whether their patients want to bear children to tailor treatment and refer for HIV preconception counseling to help achieve patients' reproductive goals while minimizing transmission to partners and children. The early focus on men who have sex with men largely excluded consideration of the epidemic's impact on reproductive health. We used a historical review of the US epidemic to describe the problem's scope and understand if this legacy underlies the current neglect of reproductive planning. Drawing on peer-reviewed literature, we discuss key themes relevant to assessing and understanding attention to desires for children among HIV-positive people. We conclude with recommendations for addressing persistent stigma and enhancing patient-provider communication about reproductive intentions. © 2013 American Journal of Public Health.

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  • Steiner, R.J. & Sarah, F.-K. & Dariotis, J.K., 2013. "Engaging HIV care providers in conversations with their reproductive-age patients about fertility desires and intentions: A historical review of the HIV epidemic in the United States," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(8), pages 1357-1366.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2013.301265_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301265
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    1. Abigail Burgess & Edward Purssell, 2017. "What is the relationship between increased access to HAART, relationship status and fertility decisions amongst HIV‐positive women? A literature review and meta‐analysis," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 26(23-24), pages 3800-3810, December.

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