Research & News
Contraceptive Use for HIV-Positive Women
Nov 15, 2012
A longitudinal study examined contraceptive use of both HIV-positive and HIV-negative women over time (1998-2010). Researchers found that there was little change in the usage rates of condoms, the dominant form of contraception for HIV-positive women. HIV-negative women... Read More
Childbearing Desires and HIV Among Urban Female Youth
Nov 15, 2012
HIV-positive female youth demonstrated equal desire to have children as their HIV-negative counterparts. Providers that work with urban youth need to include discussions around childbearing to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancies and HIV transmission among this... Read More
Sexual Practices Among Perinatally-Infected, HIV-Positive Youth
Nov 14, 2012
The Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study found that youth perinatally-infected with HIV reported high rates of unprotected sex (62% of sexually active youth ages 10-18). Non-adherence to ARVs was found to be associated with sexual activity. These youth often have drug... Read More
Assisted Reproduction Desires of HIV-Positive Women
Nov 14, 2012
Researchers surveyed 500 HIV-positive women in Ontario, Canada regarding their needs, wants, and knowledge around assisted reproduction. Overall, women were interested in obtaining information on ART and pregnancy planning in general but the majority of participants felt... Read More
Condom Use and Conception for HIV-Positive Women
Nov 14, 2012
In in-depth interviews, researchers found that of HIV-positive women in care for their HIV, only 25% had discussed reproduction and childbearing plans with their medical providers. These women realized the potential risks for themselves and their partners, but had not... Read More
Serodiscordant Couples, ARVs and Safe Conception
Nov 14, 2012
For HIV-serodiscordant couples who want to conceive through intercourse, the use of antiretroviral therapy for the HIV-infected partner and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the HIV-negative partner combined with careful supervision by a medical provider can be a useful... Read More
SGA Births in HIV-Positive Women
Nov 14, 2012
Researchers in the US found that in HIV-positive women who gave birth to infants that weighed under the 10th percentile, the use of ARTs during pregnancy was not associated with smaller size. Instead, the HIV disease itself was mostly likely to influence growth after... Read More
An HIV-Free Generation
Nov 14, 2012
As a result of the call for elimination of pediatric HIV by 2015, a number of questions must be addressed. Countries must look at their services gaps and barriers to implementation. Worldwide, countries must be able to continue these efforts through locally-led programs... Read More
Success of Perinatal Rapid HIV Testing in Illinois
Nov 08, 2012
Implementation of the Perinatal Rapid Testing Implementation Initiative in Illinois (PRTII) has contributed to significant and sustained decreases in the number of women and infants being discharged after delivery with an unknown HIV status. Between 2005 and 2011, Illinois... Read More
Review of ARV Adherence During and After Pregnancy
Nov 08, 2012
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of studies related to HIV-infected pregnant women. Across socioeconomic strata, only 73.5% of women had ideal adherence to ARVs while pregnant. Reaching ideal levels was even harder postpartum than during pregnancy. Further research... Read More
