title: "I may not say we really have a method, it is gambling work": knowledge and acceptability of safer conception methods among providers and HIV clients in Uganda.
abstract: In this qualitative study, researchers assessed knowledge, acceptability, and feasibility of safer conception methods (SCM; timed unprotected intercourse [TUI], manual self-insemination, and sperm washing) among various health care providers (n = 33) and 48 HIV clients with recent or current childbearing intentions in Uganda. While several clients and providers had heard of SCM (especially TUI), few fully understood how to use the methods. All provider types expressed a desire to incorporate SCM into their practice; however, this will require training and counseling protocols, sensitization to overcome cultural norms that pose obstacles to these methods, and partner engagement (particularly by men) in safer conception counseling.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Family Medicine , University of Kansas Medical Center , Kansas City , Kansas , USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Finocchario-Kessler
authors.forename: Rhoda
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wanyenze
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mindry
authors.forename: Jolly
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beyeza-Kashesya
authors.forename: Kathy
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Goggin
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nabiryo
authors.forename: Glenn
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wagner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005306:Fertilization; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology; D014454:Uganda; D055815:Young Adult