de Bruyn, Maria. 2005. HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health: Sensitive and Neglected Issues--A Review of the Literature, Recommendations for Action.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] de Bruyn, Maria. 2005. HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Reproductive Health Within the framework of WHO's definition of health[1] as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, reproductive health, or sexual health/hygiene : Sensitive and Neglected Issues--A Review of the Literature, Recommendations for Action. USA: Ipas. 95p. Available online at: http://www.ipas.org/ publications/en/HIVLITREV_E05_en.pdf This document seeks to provide those interested in staying abreast of the critical discussion occurring around the intersection of HIV/AIDS and SRH SRH somatotropin-releasing hormone; see growth hormone, under hormone. SRH somatotropin releasing hormone (growth hormone releasing hormone). with a review of the current literature in this area. It seeks to provide policymakers, as well as those who design, implement and monitor and evaluate programmes HIV/AIDS and SRHR-related programmes with an overview of the issues regarding the SRH of women living with HIV/AIDS. In 2002, Ipas worked with three HIV-positive women, to carry out exploratory interviews with 36 key informants in Australia, India, Kenya, South Africa, and Thailand to elicit their views about the difficulties that HIV-positive women confront in dealing with both planned and unwanted pregnancies. An accompanying literature review covered factors including HIV-positive women's decisions about childbearing, HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. and pregnancy outcomes, measures to prevent perinatal transmission of HIV, and pregnancy termination by women living with HIV. This publication updates that previous literature review. This update addresses the provision of contraceptive information tailored to the needs of HIV-positive people, sensitive elements of HIV counselling and testing during antenatal an·te·na·tal adj. See prenatal. antenatal before parturition. Called also prenatal, antepartal. care and labour before childbirth and abortion-related care. Stressed in this publication is the need for there to be more critical care and attention placed on the fertility concerns and needs of HIV-positive individuals. One of the strengths of this publication is the author's provision of clear recommendations for action in the areas of "Gynecological gynecological /gy·ne·co·log·i·cal/ (-kah-loj´i-k'l) gynecologic. , obstetric ob·stet·ric or ob·stet·ri·cal adj. Of or relating to the profession of obstetrics or the care of women during and after pregnancy. obstetrical, obstetric pertaining to or emanating from obstetrics. and maternal health care", "HIV counselling and testing," "HIV/AIDS and reproductive choice," and "research." |
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