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Published in: Reproductive Health 1/2021

Open Access 01-12-2021 | Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Research

Motherhood and decision-making among women living with HIV in developed countries: a systematic review with qualitative research synthesis

Authors: Ariadna Huertas-Zurriaga, Patrick A. Palmieri, Joan E. Edwards, Sandra K. Cesario, Sergio Alonso-Fernandez, Lidia Pardell-Dominguez, Karen A. Dominguez-Cancino, Juan M. Leyva-Moral

Published in: Reproductive Health | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

Background

Women living with HIV (WLH) lack evidence-based information about reproductive options while managing pressures from family, clinicians, and communities to give up the idea of having children. As the reproduction intentions of WLH are not well understood, stigmatizing behaviors force them to hide their disease to avoid rejection by their family, partner, and social networks. Compliance with social norms, fear of stigma, and discrimination influence their experience. Current research is individual qualitative studies lacking the synthesis perspective necessary to guide intervention development. The purpose of this study was to synthesize the evidence to explain the reproductive decision-making process for WLH in developed countries.

Methods

A systematic review with qualitative research synthesis was conducted through searches in 10 electronic databases (CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Scopus, Social Science Citation Index, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Cuidatge, Cuiden Enfispo, and SciELO). Studies published in journals from 1995 to 2019 with qualitative data about reproductive decision-making among WLH in developed countries were eligible for inclusion. Developed country was operationalized by membership in the OECD for comparative conditions of social wellbeing and economic stability. The CASP and JBI checklists for qualitative research were used to assess study quality and methodological integrity. Thematic analysis and qualitative meta-summary techniques were used for the synthesis.

Results

Twenty studies from 12 developed countries were included in the synthesis. Findings were organized into 3 meta-themes from 15 themes and 45 subthemes, including: (1) Shattered identity, (2) Barriers, inequities, and misinformation, (3) Coping, resiliency, and support. Reproductive decision-making was perceived as a complex process influenced by facilitators and barriers. The facilitators helped WLH cope with their new situation to become more resilient, while the barriers made their situation more difficult to manage.

Conclusion

WLH encounter reproductive decision-making with knowledge deficits and limited social support. An integrated approach to holistic care with comprehensive multidisciplinary counseling is needed to support WLH. Clinicians could benefit from professional development to learn how to be authentically present for WLH, including engaging in conversations, demonstrating compassion, and understanding situations. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines need to be tailored for the family planning and sexual health needs of WLH.
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Motherhood and decision-making among women living with HIV in developed countries: a systematic review with qualitative research synthesis
Authors
Ariadna Huertas-Zurriaga
Patrick A. Palmieri
Joan E. Edwards
Sandra K. Cesario
Sergio Alonso-Fernandez
Lidia Pardell-Dominguez
Karen A. Dominguez-Cancino
Juan M. Leyva-Moral
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Reproductive Health / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1742-4755
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-021-01197-6

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