“I may not say we really have a method, it is gambling work”: Knowledge and acceptability of safer conception methods among providers and HIV clients in Uganda
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Date
2014
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Health care for women international
Abstract
In this qualitative study, researchers assessed knowledge, acceptability and feasibility of safer
conception methods [SCM; timed unprotected intercourse (TUI), manual self-insemination, and
sperm washing] among various healthcare providers (n=33) and 48 HIV clients with recent or
current childbearing intentions in Uganda. While several clients and providers had heard of SCM,
(especially TUI); few fully understood how to use the methods. All provider types expressed a
desire to incorporate SCM into their practice; however, this will require training and counseling
protocols, sensitization to overcome cultural norms that pose obstacles to these methods, and
partner engagement (particularly men) in safer conception counseling.
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HIV, Safer conception methods, Uganda, Provider, Patients, Childbearing/ pregnancy, Preconception counseling, Risk reduction strategies
Citation
Finocchario-Kessler, S., Wanyenze, R., Mindry, D., Beyeza-Kashesya, J., Goggin, K., Nabiryo, C., & Wagner, G. (2014). “I may not say we really have a method, it is gambling work”: knowledge and acceptability of safer conception methods among providers and HIV clients in Uganda. Health care for women international, 35(7-9), 896-917.10.1080/07399332.2014.924520.