Social impacts experienced by women with HIV and infertility in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review.

IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 IMMUNOLOGY International Journal of STD & AIDS Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-13 DOI:10.1177/09564624241254867
Kyla Lawson, Iryna Zablotska-Manos
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Abstract

Background: In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) prevalence among reproductive-aged women remains high, and infertility among these women is common. The social consequences for these women are yet to be explored. This scoping review summarises the social consequences of living with HIV and infertility for SSA women.

Methods: This scoping review of published peer-reviewed literature focused on the intersection of infertility and living with HIV among women in SSA. We followed the PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews. We searched PubMed, Web of Science and SCOPUS and included all original research reports which met the inclusion criteria; women in Sub-Saharan Africa, living with HIV, and infertility.

Results: Fourteen papers met the inclusion criteria. Both HIV diagnosis and infertility were reported as stigmatising experiences for women who desire to have children. The stigma of infertility had a greater negative impact on women than that of an HIV diagnosis. Familial, community support, and medical intervention were perceived vital to ensure women feel de-stigmatised and in control of their future, even without children.

Conclusion: This is the first review demonstrating the social consequences of HIV and infertility on SSA women. Further research and interventions are needed to reduce the social consequences of infertility within SSA.

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撒哈拉以南非洲感染艾滋病毒和不孕症的妇女所经历的社会影响:范围审查。
背景:在撒哈拉以南非洲地区(SSA),育龄妇女的艾滋病毒(人类免疫缺陷病毒)感染率仍然很高,这些妇女不孕的情况也很普遍。对这些妇女造成的社会后果还有待探讨。本范围界定综述总结了 SSA 妇女感染 HIV 和不孕症的社会后果:本范围界定综述对已发表的同行评审文献进行了研究,重点关注 SSA 妇女中不孕症与 HIV 感染者之间的相互关系。我们遵循了范围界定综述的 PRISMA 指南。我们检索了 PubMed、Web of Science 和 SCOPUS,纳入了所有符合纳入标准(撒哈拉以南非洲地区女性、HIV 感染者和不孕症)的原创研究报告:结果:14 篇论文符合纳入标准。据报告,艾滋病毒诊断和不孕症对于渴望生育的妇女来说都是一种耻辱经历。与艾滋病毒诊断相比,不孕症的耻辱感对妇女的负面影响更大。人们认为,家庭、社区支持和医疗干预对于确保妇女消除耻辱感和掌控自己的未来(即使没有孩子)至关重要:这是首次综述艾滋病和不孕症对撒哈拉以南非洲妇女的社会影响。需要进一步研究和干预,以减少 SSA 地区不孕症的社会后果。
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期刊介绍: The International Journal of STD & AIDS provides a clinically oriented forum for investigating and treating sexually transmissible infections, HIV and AIDS. Publishing original research and practical papers, the journal contains in-depth review articles, short papers, case reports, audit reports, CPD papers and a lively correspondence column. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
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