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Concerns and experiences of women participating in a short-term AZT intervention feasibility study for prevention of HIV transmission from mother-to-child.
- Source :
- Culture, Health & Sexuality; Mar/Apr2007, Vol. 9 Issue 2, p199-207, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- This paper describes the experiences and concerns of women participating in a short-term AZT intervention feasibility study to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission at three sites in India. The study used qualitative methods to examine the experiences of 31 women during late pregnancy, delivery and at post-natal visits. It also elicited the perspectives of 19 healthcare providers. Frequent visits required during late-pregnancy and the post-natal period presented concerns for the women in the study. Women's understanding of the long-term implications of participating in the intervention study was poor, and living with uncertainty about the HIV status of the newborn was a major concern. The provision of psychosocial support is essential in future intervention studies and should be incorporated on an ongoing basis. Networking with women-centred support groups may be helpful in enabling women to gain the long-term benefits of this type of intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13691058
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Culture, Health & Sexuality
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24243303
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13691050600942249