Factors impacting knowledge and use of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods by postpartum HIV positive and negative women in Cape Town, South Africa: a cross-sectional study

Factors impacting knowledge and use of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods by postpartum HIV positive and negative women in Cape Town, South Africa: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevention of unintended pregnancies among HIV positive women is a neglected strategy in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Women who want to avoid unintended pregnancies can do this by using a modern contraceptive method. Contraceptive...

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Main Authors: Credé Sarah, Hoke Theresa, Constant Deborah, Green Mackenzie S, Moodley Jennifer, Harries Jane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
PMTCT
Contraception
Fertility intentions
Unintended pregnancies
HIV
IUD
Female sterilization
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/197

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