Role of HIV in the desire of procreation and motherhood in women living with HIV in Spain: a qualitative approach

• Main Authors: Debora Alvarez-del Arco (Author), Sabela Rodríguez (Author), Mª. Jesús Pérez-Elías (Author), Jose Ramón Blanco (Author), Sandra Cuellar (Author), Jorge del Romero (Author), Ignacio Santos (Author), Vicente Boix (Author), Mar Masiá (Author), Lydia Pascual (Author), Victoria Hernando (Author), CoRIS (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Improved antiretroviral treatments and decrease in vertical transmission of HIV have led to a higher number of women living with HIV to consider childbearing. However, stigma and social rejection result in specific challenges that HIV positive women with procreation intentions ha...