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May 1, 1998Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes & Human Retrovirology

Impact of HIV on Families of HIV-Infected Women Who Have Recently Given Birth, Bangkok, Thailand

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CMChomnad ManopaiboonDepartment of Livestock DevelopmentNSNathan ShafferUniversity of IowaLCLeslie ClarkUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

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Implication

Prospective analysis of family changes among HIV-infected women postpartum, indicating significant psychosocial challenges.

Key Points

  • This study assesses the changes in family dynamics and psychosocial functioning in HIV-infected women after childbirth.
  • Prospective study design involving interviews with 129 HIV-infected women at 18 to 24 months postpartum.
  • Comparison of follow-up data with baseline information collected during pregnancy.
  • Utilization of standardized scales to evaluate psychosocial functioning.
  • Living alone increased from 1% to 6% (p = 0.03); living with partners decreased from 98% to 73% (p < 0.001).
  • 10% of partners had died by follow-up, and a higher percentage of partners became ill compared to wives (21% versus 4%; p = 0.02).
  • Reduced family income was reported in 30% of cases, and high levels of depression and worry regarding children's health were noted.

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Manopaiboon et al. (1998) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6ae6cdb47c2e26b424292fhttps://doi.org/10.1097/00042560-199805010-00009
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