Motives and circumstances surrounding induced abortion among women living with HIV in Brazil

• Published in: Ciência & saude coletiva Vol. 17; no. 7; p. 1709
• Main Authors: Villela, Wilza Vieira, Barbosa, Regina Maria, Portella, Ana Paula, de Oliveira, Luzia Aparecida
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Brazil 01.07.2012
• Subjects: Abortion, Induced - psychology; Abortion, Induced - statistics & numerical data; Adolescent; Adult; Brazil; Female; HIV Infections; Humans; Middle Aged; Motivation; Pregnancy; Young Adult; Brazil

The impact of HIV/AIDS infection on the decision of women living with HIV/AIDS to interrupt a pregnancy remains an understudied topic. In an effort to understand the influence of HIV/AIDS diagnosis on abortion practices, a qualitative study was carried out in seven Brazilian municipalities with wome...