Prevalence and predictors for unintended pregnancy among HIV‑infected pregnant women in Lira, Northern Uganda: a cross‑sectional study
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Date
2020
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Scientific RepoRtS
Abstract
Prevention of unintended pregnancies is a global strategy to eliminate mother-to-child transmission
of HIV. Factors surrounding unintended pregnancy among women living with HIV are not well
understood. We aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors for unintended pregnancy among
these women in Northern Uganda. We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 518 women using a
structured questionnaire. We asked questions on socio-demographic, reproductive-related and HIVrelated
characteristics. We conducted multivariable logistic regression and reported adjusted odds
ratios. The prevalence of unintended pregnancy was 41.1%. The predictors for unintended pregnancy
were: being single (not living with a partner or being in a marital union), having five or more children
and taking antiretroviral drugs for long periods of time. HIV counselling services should target women
living with HIV who are not in a marital union, those having a higher parity and those who have taken
ART for longer periods.
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Prevalence, Predictors, Unintended pregnancy, HIV‑infected pregnant women
Citation
Napyo, A., Nankabirwa, V., Mukunya, D., Tumuhamye, J., Ndeezi, G., Arach, A. A. O., ... & Tumwine, J. K. (2020). Prevalence and predictors for unintended pregnancy among HIV-infected pregnant women in Lira, Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study. Scientific RepoRtS, 10(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-73490-6