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Consensus statement: Supporting Safer Conception and Pregnancy For Men And Women Living with and Affected by HIV
Lynn T Matthews1, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya2, Ian Cooke3
1MGH Global Health and Division of Infectious Diseases, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 722, Boston, MA, 02114, USA. ltmatthews@mgh.harvard.edu.
AIDS and Behavior
|May 15, 2017
Summary
Safer conception interventions help people with HIV achieve reproductive goals while reducing HIV transmission. Demand is high, but stigma and limited provider knowledge hinder access to services like ART and PrEP.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Infectious Disease
Background:
- Safer conception interventions are crucial for reducing HIV incidence.
- These interventions support the reproductive desires of individuals affected by HIV.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a consensus statement on safer conception services.
- To address demand, summarize scientific evidence, identify gaps, and outline priorities.
Main Methods:
- A consensus process involving consultations, literature review, and expert input.
- Development and approval of a manuscript by co-authors and working group members.
Main Results:
- Significant demand for safer conception services exists.
- Stigma and provider knowledge gaps limit access.
- Evidence supports various strategies: ART, PrEP, fertility awareness, STI treatment, and more.
Conclusions:
- Consumer demand, scientific data, and global HIV reduction goals support implementation.
- Providers should offer services, and programs should integrate safer conception care.
- Existing knowledge should drive immediate action, not await answers to all outstanding questions.
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