Safe Abortion for HIV-Positive Women with Unwanted Pregnancy: A Reproductive Right

Bruyn, Maria de

doi:10.1016/s0968-8080(03)02297-3

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“…We conducted face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire, which was developed based on the UNAIDS general population survey (13) and other previous studies (10,(14)(15)(16)(17). We developed the questionnaire first in English and then translated it into Kinyarwanda (the official language in Rwanda).…”

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High rate of unintended pregnancies after knowing of HIV infection among HIV positive women under antiretroviral treatment in Kigali, Rwanda

Kikuchi

Wakasugi

Poudel

et al. 2011

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High rate of unintended pregnancies after knowing of HIV infection among HIV positive women under antiretroviral treatment in Kigali, Rwanda

Kikuchi

Wakasugi

Poudel

et al. 2011

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“…Pregnant women with HIV/AIDS can have their right for termination of pregnancy [3]. Although some indications such as HIV infection is not altered the maternal health, many couples decide for therapeutic abortion and following with tubal sterilization from this study.…”

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Therapeutic abortion in Siriraj Hospital: A 10-year review

Chawanpaiboon¹,

Neungton²

2013

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Objective: To assess indications, methods of interventions and gestational age of women underwent therapeutic abortion. Method: A total of 1381 cases of pregnant women underwent therapeutic abortion with completed charts between 1 st January, 2001 to 31 st December, 2010, were enrolled in this study. The patient data including demographic data, gestational age of abortion, methods of abortion, dosage of cytotec usage, indications of abortion and length of hospital stay were recorded. RESULT: Mean maternal age, gestational age of abortion and abortus weight were 29.56 ± 7.09 years, 17.54 ± 6.05 weeks of gestation and 401.27 ± 269.49 grams, respectively. Induced abortion with cytotec and syntocinon was mostly (28.3%) and rarely used (1.3%), respectively. Dosage of cytotec usage of 400 micrograms every 6 hours regimen was mostly used (53.1%). Indications of therapeutic abortion were maternal HIV infection (18.5%), fetal structural abnormalities (17.7%) and dead fetus in utero (19.3%) and were found. Curettage alone was mostly performed in the indicated patients with gestational age of 9.07 ± 2.85 weeks. Medical cytotec and syntocinon alone were mostly performed in the indicated patients with gestational age of 19.51 ± 4.55 and 23.94 ± 4.67 weeks, respectively. Tubal sterilization and the length of hospital stay were higher in the group of therapeutic abortion with maternal indication. Therapeutic abortion by hysterotomy had higher length of hospital stay than those with curettage method. Conclusion: Indications of therapeutic abortion were mostly from maternal HIV infection, fetal structural abnormalities and dead fetus in utero. Medical and surgical interventions were mostly applied during mid and early gestation, respectively.

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“…Being introduced to and able to access antiretroviral therapy has led to a significant drop in the number of women with HIV seeking TOP. 7 Often, women decide not to have children because of fears about prenatal transmission and their own reduced life expectancy. Therefore, it is important that provision is made for comprehensive health services that address all of the needs of women.…”

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“…6 The need for TOP is the result of several factors, including lack of modern contraceptive methods, failed contraception (especially condom failure), sexual abuse and being infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 7 Some people consider TOP to be a family planning method. 8 In the sub-Saharan region, the most common reproductive health challenges that face young women are the HIV epidemic and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).…”

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Contraceptive use and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among women seeking termination of pregnancy at a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Muruya

Sebitloane

2013

Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection

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Termination of pregnancy (TOP) is one of the components of female reproductive health and rights that are freely available in South Africa within the public health system, and yet unwanted pregnancies still remain a challenge. The objectives of this study were to determine the level of knowledge and use of contraceptive methods among women seeking TOP services and to evaluate the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections in this group of women. This population-based study was conducted at Northdale Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. Four hundred and ninety-seven women seeking TOP were interviewed over a period of six months, using a structured questionnaire. The mean age of the women was 25 years. The majority of the participants were black Africans (n = 424, 85.3%,) and single (n = 423, 85%), respectively. Most participants (n = 354, 71%) were unemployed, having obtained a secondary school education level. The majority (n = 420, 84.5%) indicated that they had previously used some form of contraception. However, condom use was used by only 18% (n = 78). The HIV prevalence among women requesting TOP was 39%. Nearly half of the participants (45.9%) had abnormal vaginal discharge and 50% of those who had tested for syphilis received an abnormal result. This study reinforces the need to intensify sexual and reproductive health programmes among women seeking TOP.Peer reviewed.

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Safe Abortion for HIV-Positive Women with Unwanted Pregnancy: A Reproductive Right

Cited by 28 publications

References 29 publications

High rate of unintended pregnancies after knowing of HIV infection among HIV positive women under antiretroviral treatment in Kigali, Rwanda

High rate of unintended pregnancies after knowing of HIV infection among HIV positive women under antiretroviral treatment in Kigali, Rwanda

Therapeutic abortion in Siriraj Hospital: A 10-year review

Contraceptive use and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among women seeking termination of pregnancy at a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

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