Table 2.
Fertility and childbearing characteristics (n = 247)
| Number | % | Mean | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currently have children | 230/247 | 93.1 | ||
| Number of children (n = 230) | 2.8 | 1,8 | ||
| Child loss (ever) | 51/247 | 20.7 | ||
| Ever pregnant | 236/247 | 95.5 | ||
| Number of pregnancies (n = 236) | 4.4 | 1,12 | ||
| Any pregnancy loss | 152/236 | 64.4 | ||
| Pregnant since HIV diagnosis | 91/247 | 36.8 | ||
| Number of pregnancies (n = 91) | 1.6 | 1,5 | ||
| Any pregnancy loss | 32/91 | 35.2 | ||
| Fertility desire | 70/247 | 28.3 | ||
| Number of children desired (n = 68) | 1.6 | 1,5 | ||
| Reported permanent contraception | 24/70 | 34.3 | ||
| Currently pregnant | 5/247 | 2.0 | ||
| Negative perception of pregnancy and HIV | 136/247 | 55.1 | ||
| aPartner would be upset about pregnancy | 30/201 | 14.9 |
aAmong those reporting a partner