Risk-taking behavior for HIV acquisition during pregnancy in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Risk-taking behavior for HIV acquisition during pregnancy in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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巴西阿雷格里港怀孕期间感染艾滋病毒的冒险行为。
DOI：
10.1155/2012/490686
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发表时间：
2012
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通讯作者：
Nielsen-Saines,Karin
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Yeganeh,Nava;Varella,Ivana;Santos,BrenoRiegel;GonçalvesdeMelo,Marineide;Simon,Mariana;Melo,Taui;Nielsen-Saines,Karin
Recent studies suggest that acquisition of HIV‐1 infection during pregnancy and breastfeeding is associated with a high risk of HIV mother‐to‐child transmission. This study evaluates risk factors associated with HIV acquisition during pregnancy in women delivering at a large metropolitan medical facility located in the south of Brazil. From February to August 2009, our group conducted a cross‐sectional study assessing women’s risk for HIV acquisition by administering an oral survey to peripartum women. Of 2465 participants, 42% (n= 1046) knew that partner had been tested for HIV. During pregnancy, 82% (n= 2022) of participants never used condoms; yet 97% (n= 2399) practiced vaginal sex. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that patients with more years of education, in a relationship for more than 1 year, and who knew their own HIV status were more likely to know their partners′ HIV status (P< 0.05). Those who were in relationship for more than 1 year and were married/living together were more likely to be comfortable discussing HIV testing with partners (P< 0.05). In conclusion, women in Brazil are at risk of HIV‐infection during pregnancy as they remain sexually active, often do not know their sexual partner’s HIV status, and have minimal condom use.
