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. 2012;33(4):342-58.
doi: 10.1080/07399332.2012.655390.

Fertility intent and contraceptive decision-making among HIV positive and negative antenatal clinic attendees in Durban, South Africa

Heather M Marlow  1 , Suzanne Maman, Allison K Groves, Dhayendre Moodley
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Fertility intent and contraceptive decision-making among HIV positive and negative antenatal clinic attendees in Durban, South Africa

Heather M Marlow et al. Health Care Women Int. 2012.

Abstract

We explored contraceptive decision-making among South African antenatal clinic attendees, fertility intent post-HIV diagnosis, and women's experiences at government health facilities. Data are from in-depth interviews with HIV negative and HIV positive women. We interviewed women in Zulu; interviews were recorded, transcribed, and translated. We conducted qualitative analyses of interviews. Women were the dominant decisionmakers about contraceptive use, whether they involved their partners or not. A majority of women obtained a contraceptive method at a government facility; however, several women were unable to attain sterilizations. Women were presented with limited contraceptive options and were not always able to access services.

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