How perceptions of HIV-related stigma affect decision-making regarding childbirth in rural Kenya.

How perceptions of HIV-related stigma affect decision-making regarding childbirth in rural Kenya.

HIV prevalence among pregnant women in Kenya is high. Furthermore, there is a high risk of maternal mortality, as many women do not give birth with a skilled healthcare provider. Previous research suggests that fears of HIV testing and unwanted disclosure of HIV status may be important barriers to u...

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Main Authors: José S Medema-Wijnveen, Maricianah Onono, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Suellen Miller, Craig R Cohen, Janet M Turan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3520801?pdf=render

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