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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 6/2018

01-06-2018 | Original Paper

Reproductive Desires and Considerations of HIV-Positive Men in Heterosexual Relationships in New York City

Authors: Karolynn Siegel, Étienne Meunier, Jack Ume Tocco, Helen-Maria Lekas

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 6/2018

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Abstract

The reproductive desires of HIV-positive men have been investigated far less than those of HIV-positive women, especially in the US. This qualitative study of a sample of 94 HIV-positive men in New York City who were in a relationship with a woman of reproductive age examined their reasons for wanting a child as well as the conditions under which they would feel ready to attempt conception. Participants felt a child would make them feel normal, give meaning to their lives, or make others in their life happy. Although they reported HIV-related concerns (i.e., horizontal or vertical transmission, reinfection, or shortened life expectancy), participants mostly discussed factors unrelated to HIV (e.g., finances, housing, incarceration, substance abuse, or relationships) as deterrents to acting on their desire to having a child. When providing information on safer conception, healthcare providers should be aware of the broad desires and factors informing HIV-positive men’s reproductive goals.
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Metadata
Title
Reproductive Desires and Considerations of HIV-Positive Men in Heterosexual Relationships in New York City
Authors
Karolynn Siegel
Étienne Meunier
Jack Ume Tocco
Helen-Maria Lekas
Publication date
01-06-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 6/2018
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-017-1864-9

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