An observational study in HIV and AIDS, sponsored by Emory University. Completed at 1 site in Malawi. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 55 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2017-02-09.
Sponsored by Emory University · Observational
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).
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.
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Persons living with HIV in Lilongwe, Malawi recruited from The Lighthouse Trust Clinic
Focus Group Arm
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
No exclusion criteria specified
Questionnaire Arm
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
No exclusion criteria specified
Participants with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) will participate in four to eight group discussions aimed to evaluate fertility intentions, family planning, and sexual health behaviors. Discussions will be 1-2 hours in length. Groups will be conducted among men and women.
Other: Focus Group
Participants with HIV will complete a questionnaire assessing reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and practices related to family planning, and fertility and sexual health. The questionnaire will take no longer than 30 minutes to complete.
Other: Questionnaire
Subjects will participate in four to eight group discussions aimed to evaluate fertility intentions, family planning, and sexual health behaviors. Discussions will be 1-2 hours in length. Groups will be conducted among men and women.
Participants will complete a questionnaire assessing reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and practices related to family planning, and fertility and sexual health. The questionnaire will take no longer than 30 minutes to complete.
Perception of ideal family size assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of social pressures regarding fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of familial pressures regarding fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of partner pressures regarding fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of concordance among couples on fertility intention assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of how relationship status influences fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of how reproductive health issues impact fertility intentions assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Knowledge regarding family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Knowledge regarding family planning misconceptions assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Current family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Previously used family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Intent to use family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of social influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of familial influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of partner influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) use influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
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
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) non-use influence on family planning methods assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on use of dual protection assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on non-use of dual protection assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on use of dual protection assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Influence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on non-use of dual protection assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
Perception of risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission to partners or children assessed by focus group discussion
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.
Time frame: Discussion Visit (Day 0, Up to 2 hours)
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