Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Meseret W Mariam Erashi
Bonga Health Bureau,
Kefa Zone, SNNPR
Ethiopia
Research Article
Dual-Contraceptive Method Utilization and Associated Factors among
HIV Positive Women Attending Art Clinic in Gebretsadik Shawo Hospital,
SNNPR, South West Ethiopia
Author(s): Meseret W Mariam Erashi, Fekadu Yadassa Tesso and Tekleberhan Tema BeyeneMeseret W Mariam Erashi, Fekadu Yadassa Tesso and Tekleberhan Tema Beyene
Background: The sexual and reproductive health of HIV positive people is fundamental to their well-being and that of their partners and children. So the simultaneous protection against both unwanted pregnancy and STIs or dual protection is an important care core to be taken into consideration.
Method: With the objective to assess dual-contraceptive method utilization and associated factors among HIV positive women attending ART clinic in Gebretsadik Shawo Hospital a cross-sectional study was carried out using both quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection methods on a sample of 243 HIV positive mothers selected by simple random sampling technique from 718 HIV positive women using their ART registration numbers. Data was collected through face-to-face interview using pre-tested structured questionnaire and in-depth interview for.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000267