Knowledge of HIV status, sexual risk behaviors and contraceptive need among people living with HIV in Kenya and Malawi

Source:

AIDS,
2009
: 1565-1573.

Researchers found that in 2003-2005, a majority of PLWHAs in Kenya and Malawi were unaware of their HIV status and were sexually active, especially those who were married or cohabiting.  Few reported using a condom at last intercourse.  Of HIV-infected women not wanting more children, few used contraception.  Researchers recommended that HIV testing should be expanded, and prevention programs should target married or cohabiting couples.  After determining a significant unmet need for family planning among PLWHA, researchers also recommended integrating family planning services with HIV services.

Personal Author: 
Anand A; Shiraishi RW; Bunnell RE; Jacobs K; Solehdin N; Abdul-Quader AS; et al.
    Regions/Countries:
  • Developing Countries |
  • Global |
  • Africa, Sub-Saharan |
  • Central African Republic |
  • Kenya |
  • Malawi
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