Euzebus C Ezugwu1, Peter O Nkwo2, Polycap U Agu2, Emmanuel O Ugwu2, Augustine O Asogwa2. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Nigeria. Electronic address: ezugwueuzebus@yahoo.com. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Nigeria.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and pattern of, and factors associated with, contraceptive usage among HIV-positive women in Enugu, southeastern Nigeria. METHODS: In a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study, 400 consecutive HIV-positive, sexually active women receiving care at the adult HIV clinics of 2 tertiary health institutions in Enugu were interviewed using pre-tested questionnaires between March and August 2012. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was carried out via Epi Info. RESULTS: The rate of contraceptive use was 73.1%; 26.9% (n=91) of women were not using modern contraceptives. Male condoms were the most frequent contraception used (78.1%, n=193), but 48.2% of women reported inconsistent use. The proportion of women using a dual-contraceptive method was 25.1%; none used the female condom. Having a regular sexual partner was significantly associated with use of modern contraception (odds ratio, 73.00; 95% confidence interval, 34.13-156.13; P<0.001). Misconception and fear of adverse effects were the most common reasons for not using contraception. CONCLUSION: A considerable proportion of HIV-positive women in Enugu who did not desire to achieve pregnancy in the following 2 years (26.9%) had an unmet need for contraception. The use of contraception prevents unintended pregnancy and subsequent mother-to-child transmission of HIV and should be promoted in the region.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and pattern of, and factors associated with, contraceptive usage among HIV-positive women in Enugu, southeastern Nigeria. METHODS: In a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study, 400 consecutive HIV-positive, sexually active women receiving care at the adult HIV clinics of 2 tertiary health institutions in Enugu were interviewed using pre-tested questionnaires between March and August 2012. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was carried out via Epi Info. RESULTS: The rate of contraceptive use was 73.1%; 26.9% (n=91) of women were not using modern contraceptives. Male condoms were the most frequent contraception used (78.1%, n=193), but 48.2% of women reported inconsistent use. The proportion of women using a dual-contraceptive method was 25.1%; none used the female condom. Having a regular sexual partner was significantly associated with use of modern contraception (odds ratio, 73.00; 95% confidence interval, 34.13-156.13; P<0.001). Misconception and fear of adverse effects were the most common reasons for not using contraception. CONCLUSION: A considerable proportion of HIV-positive women in Enugu who did not desire to achieve pregnancy in the following 2 years (26.9%) had an unmet need for contraception. The use of contraception prevents unintended pregnancy and subsequent mother-to-child transmission of HIV and should be promoted in the region.
Authors: Jennifer H Tang; Sam Phiri; Wingston Ng'ambi; Jamie W Krashin; Linly Mlundira; Thom Chaweza; Bernadette Samala; Hannock Tweya; Mina C Hosseinipour; Lisa B Haddad Journal: Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol Date: 2016-08-24