Mehari Belachew
Ethiopia
Research Article
The Effect of Integrating Family Planning with HIV and Aids Services on Contraceptives Uptake among HIV Positive Women
Author(s): Kidest Lulu, Tariku Nigatu, Mehari Belachew, Girma Kassie, Elizabeth Oliveras, Adugna Tamiru, Alemayehu Mekonnen, Misganaw Fantahun, Amanuel Kidane and Seifu HagosKidest Lulu, Tariku Nigatu, Mehari Belachew, Girma Kassie, Elizabeth Oliveras, Adugna Tamiru, Alemayehu Mekonnen, Misganaw Fantahun, Amanuel Kidane and Seifu Hagos
Background: Integrating Family Planning (FP) into HIV services provides opportunity to increase access to contraception among clients. However, data on the effectiveness of FP/HIV integration on FP uptake is limited.
Objective: Determine the effect of FP/HIV services integration, focusing on FP integration with Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
Methods: A cross-sectional comparative design was conducted in facilities with and without FP/ART integration in four major regions of Ethiopia. The study population included HIV positive women attending ART clinics. Data were collected using structured questionnaire from 843 and 691 HIV positive women in intervention and comparison facilities respectively from April 23 to May 2, 2012. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS version 17.0 and proportions and relevant associati.. View More»
