Women living with HIV: the decision to become pregnant
In: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, Band 5, Heft 1, S. 3159-3167
Objectives: To analyze the perception of HIV positive women regarding the decision to become
pregnant; investigate women's knowledge about HIV positive health care in the prevention of vertical
transmission. Method: This is a descriptive and exploratory qualitative research. We used a script of questions and the
interviews were taped and later transcribed. Results: The study revealed that positive serology for HIV is not a limiting
factor for the decision to become pregnant. Although the fear of transmitting the virus is present, it is overcomed by
the desire to be a mother and the expectation of having a healthy child. Conclusion: Reproductive decisions of HIV
positive women should be valued during the health care assistance so they can make consciously, democratic and
emancipatory life decisions.