title: A survey of the sexual and reproductive health of HIV-positive women in Leicester.
abstract: This project reports results from a questionnaire survey of sexual practices, contraception use and pregnancy plans in HIV-positive women in Leicester, UK, in order to establish the need for a dedicated sexual and reproductive health (SRH) clinic. The majority (96%) of women were aware of the benefits of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in pregnancy and 39% were planning a future pregnancy. Most (74%) used condoms consistently but their use decreased with the addition of another contraceptive method. Condoms were mostly obtained from non-National Health Service (NHS) settings. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) use was higher in this group of women than the general population and mainly provided by family planning services. A dedicated SRH clinic was thought to be useful by 79% of women. Data also identified some limitations of the existing service and need to provide holistic and integrated care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sexual Health, University Hospitals of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK. smoses@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Moses
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dhar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D060728:Reproductive Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006113:United Kingdom; D055815:Young Adult