Influence of human immunodeficiency virus infection on reproductive decisions.
This article discusses the role of the practitioner in the pregnancy decision-making process of the HIV-infected woman. Literature on women's decisions is reviewed, and variables that influence decisions are discussed. The author concludes that HIV infection does not have a significant impact on pregnancy decisions. Other cultural and psychosocial variables may have more importance.
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State University of New York, Health Science Center, Brooklyn, New York.
D001294:Attitude to Health; D003376:Counseling; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003657:Decision Making; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D004989:Ethics; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D015497:HIV-1; D006266:Health Education; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D037841:Pregnant People; D012307:Risk Factors