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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS GokGR0xk. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Objectives. We investigated the impact of HIV status on fertility desires in Uganda. Methods. We surveyed 1594 women aged 18 to 49 years visiting outpatient services at Mbarara Regional Hospital, from May through August 2010. Of these, 59.7% were HIV-positive ; 96.4% of HIV-positive women were using antiretroviral therapy (ART). We used logistic regression models to examine relationships between HIV status and fertility desires, marital status, household structure, educational attainment, and household income. Results. Among married women, HIV-positive status was significantly associated with a lower likelihood of desiring more children (27.7% vs 56.4% of HIV-negative women ; khi2=39.97 ; P<. the difference remained highly significant net of age parity son foster children education or household income. hiv-positive women were more likely to be poor unmarried single heads in second marriages married living with an spouse and supporting children. conclusions. we found a strong association between positive hiv status lower fertility aspirations among uganda irrespective art status. although increasing availability is tremendous public health achievement affected by have numerous continuing social needs.>
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