| Literature DB >> 9776006 |
D A Murphy1, T Mann, Z O'Keefe, M J Rotheram-Borus.
Abstract
In this descriptive study, researchers examined pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and sexual behaviors among 67 HIV-infected young women, as well as the women's outcome expectancies and peer and partner norms regarding pregnancy. Many of the women (69%) had been pregnant; 42% had been pregnant at least once since learning their HIV status, with 71% choosing to carry to term, resulting in 25% (N = 5) of the babies infected. The women had positive outcome expectancies related to pregnancy, which were significantly correlated with peer and partner social norms. Lack of knowledge regarding infant transmission, high rates of STDs, and inconsistent condom use all indicate a need for improved intervention regarding pregnancy and decision-making. Suggestions for better methods of providing information to HIV+ young women are provided.Entities:
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adolescent Pregnancy; Americas; Behavior; Clinic Activities; Counseling--women; Decision Making; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Diseases; Fertility; Hiv Infections--women; Knowledge; North America; Northern America; Organization And Administration; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcomes; Pregnant Women; Program Activities; Programs; Reproduction; Reproductive Behavior; Research Methodology; Research Report; Sampling Studies; Studies; Surveys; United States; Vertical Transmission; Viral Diseases; Women
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Year: 1998 PMID： 9776006 DOI： 10.1037//0278-6133.17.5.470
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Health Psychol ISSN： 0278-6133 Impact factor: 4.267