"Our hands are tied up": current state of safer conception services suggests the need for an integrated care model.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-8-2014
Identifier
DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2014.920023
Abstract
We conducted in-depth interviews with a variety of health care providers (n = 33) in Uganda to identify current services that could support and act as barriers to the provision of safer conception counseling (SCC). Consistent with their training and expertise, providers of all types reported provision of services for people living with a diagnosis of HIV or AIDS who desire a child. Important barriers, including a lack of service integration, poor communication between stakeholders, and the absence of policy guidelines, were identified. Drawing on these data, we propose a model of integrated care that includes both SCC services and prevention of unplanned pregnancies.
Journal Title
Health care for women international
Volume
35
Issue
7-9
First Page
990
Last Page
1009
MeSH Keywords
Adult; Communication; Counseling; Data Collection; Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; Family Planning Services; HIV Infections; Health Personnel; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Health Services Needs and Demand; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Qualitative Research; Surveys and Questionnaires; Uganda
Keywords
Communication; Counseling; Data Collection; Delivery of Health Care; Family Planning Services; HIV Infections; Health Personnel; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Health Services Needs and Demand; Uganda
Recommended Citation
Goggin, K., Mindry, D., Beyeza-Kashesya, J., Finocchario-Kessler, S., Wanyenze, R., Nabiryo, C., Wagner, G. "Our hands are tied up": current state of safer conception services suggests the need for an integrated care model. Health care for women international 35, 990-1009 (2014).
Comments
Grant support