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- Title
The Childbirth Experiences of Pregnant Women Living with HIV Virus: Scoping Review.
- Authors
de Azevedo, Andréa Paula; de Rezende Filho, Jorge Fonte; Hofer, Cristina Barroso; Rego, Francisca
- Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Understand and explore the childbirth experiences of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLWHIV). With the advent of several measures to decrease the intrapartum HIV infection and a strong emphasis on the humanization of childbirth, there is a growing focus on providing positive childbirth experiences for pregnant women. Indeed, a positive childbirth experience is even more important in the group of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLWHIV) as it plays a pivotal role in enhancing the mother's adherence to her postpartum treatment and the newborn's engagement in Infectious Disease services. METHODOLOGY: A scoping review was conducted. Searches were performed on databases, such as MEDLINE, PUBMED, WEB OF SCIENCE and Cochrane Library, using the following keywords: childbirth, birth, parturition, HIV, humaniz*, perceived safety, experience, maternal satisfaction, healthcare professional and midwi*. Articles meeting pre-established criteria were selected within the timeframe of 2013 to 2023 for inclusion in the review. RESULTS: Out of a total of 2,340,391 articles, 4 were chosen based on our defined criteria. Three primary themes emerged from the selected articles: the assessment of childbirth experience quality, vulnerability and autonomy. CONCLUSIONS: The four studies identified had a small sample size and were not adequately conducted with a specific focus on studying the childbirth experience of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLWHIV). This scoping review revealed a gap in the existing literature, indicating a need for further research and clarification in the identified area.
- Subjects
CHILDBIRTH &; psychology; PATIENT compliance; PATIENT autonomy; RISK assessment; MEDICAL quality control; ANTIRETROVIRAL agents; PREGNANT women; POSTNATAL care; PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons; EXPERIENCE; SYSTEMATIC reviews; MEDLINE; LITERATURE reviews; MEDICAL databases; VERTICAL transmission (Communicable diseases); ONLINE information services; PATIENT satisfaction; PATIENTS' attitudes; PREGNANCY
- Publication
Children, 2024, Vol 11, Issue 6, p743
- ISSN
2227-9067
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/children11060743