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Abimbola F. Idowu, MPA, CHES, Public Health Program, Morgan State University, 1700 East Coldspring Lane, Jenkins Hall, Room 343, Baltimore, MD 21251, 443-885-3238, aidowu@morgan.edu and Mian B. Hossain, MSC, MHS, PhD, MPH/DrPH Public Health Program, Morgan State University, 343 Jenkins Building, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251-0001.
Background: Contraceptive patterns among women affect sexual health and consequently increase exposure to diseases such as HIV infection. Research studies show that South Africa has one of the highest contraceptive rate in Sub-Saharan Africa,and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS is also high. Contraceptive method, socio-economic and cultural factors in decision-making are some factors influencing woman’s inability to decide. Objective: To identify pregnancy prevention and disease prevention contraceptive methods used by South African women, examine partner influence on choice of contraceptive and discuss other factors associated with HIV contraceptive decision making among South African women. Methods: Secondary data analysis using South African Demographic and Health Survey collected in 1998. Logistic regression is used to examine predictors of partner influence on South African women’s HIV contraceptive decision making. Results: South African women whose husband decides on contraceptive method will more likely use pregnancy prevention methods than disease prevention method. Conclusion and Recommendations: Implication of choice of contraceptive methods and partner influence for prevention of HIV infection and transmission within family structure and current health system are discussed.
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Keywords: Contraceptives, Women and HIV/AIDS
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.