Exploring the Impact of HIV and ART on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Reproductive Health in Lilongwe, Malawi
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 562
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Previously used family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
研究概览
简要总结
The aim of this study is to identify reproductive health priorities among individuals living with HIV.This study also seeks to explore factors that influence fertility, family planning, and sexual behavior among individuals with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).
详细描述
The aim of this study is to identify reproductive health priorities among individuals living with HIV.This study also seeks to explore factors that influence fertility, family planning, and sexual behavior among individuals with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).
This is a mixed method study in which subjects will participate in focused group discussions and complete a questionnaire. Discussions will be 1-2 hours in length aimed to evaluate fertility intentions, family planning, and sexual health behaviors. Data collected from the focus groups will be analyzed for common themes to generate questionnaires to assess reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and practices related to family planning, and fertility and sexual health among persons living with HIV.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Only
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 55 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Client registered at either of the participating Lighthouse clinics (Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) or Bwaila Hospital)
- •On antiretroviral treatment (ART) for the past 6 months
- •Sexually active within the past 6 months
- •HIV positive
排除标准
- •No exclusion criteria specified
- •Questionnaire Arm
- •Inclusion Criteria:
- •Client registered at either of the participating Lighthouse clinics (Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) or Bwaila Hospital)
- •Sexually active within the past 6 month
- •HIV positive
- •Exclusion Criteria:
- •No exclusion criteria specified
结局指标
主要结局
Previously used family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Previously used family planning methods will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Intent to use family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Intent to use family planning methods will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) use influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) use influence on family planning methods will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours
Influence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on use of dual protection assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of HIV on use of dual protection will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Influence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on non-use of dual protection assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of HIV on non-use of dual protection will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of social pressures regarding fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of social pressures regarding fertility intentions will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of how reproductive health issues impact fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of how reproductive health issues impact fertility intentions will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of partner influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of partner influence on family planning methods will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) influence on family planning methods will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of ideal family size assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of ideal family size will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of familial pressures regarding fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of familial pressures regarding fertility intentions will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of partner pressures regarding fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of partner pressures regarding fertility intentions will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Influence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on fertility intentions will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of concordance among couples on fertility intention assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
The agreement on fertility intention among couples will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Influence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on fertility intentions will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) non-use influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) non-use influence on family planning methods will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of how relationship status influences fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
The perception of how relationship status influences fertility intentions will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of social influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of social influence on family planning methods will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of familial influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of familial influence on family planning methods will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Knowledge regarding family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Knowledge regarding family planning methods will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Knowledge regarding family planning misconceptions assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Knowledge regarding family planning misconceptions and beliefs will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Current family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Current family planning methods will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Influence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on use of dual protection assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of ART on use of dual protection will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission to partners or children assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of risk of HIV transmission to partners or children will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Influence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on non-use of dual protection assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of ART on non-use of dual protection will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
Perception of sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk assessed by focus group discussion
时间窗: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk will be discussed in a focus group setting between 6-8 men or women. Focus groups will be facilitated by a trained member of the research team. The discussions will be audio taped and there will be a note-taker attending each group. Notes will be taken during the groups should elements of the audio recording need clarification as well as to capture non-verbal responses and communication. Focus group discussion will take between one to two hours.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Lisa Haddad
Assistant Professor
Emory University