Exploring the Intersection of Mental and Reproductive Health Among Women Living with HIV in Spain : A Qualitative Secondary Data Analysis
Huertas-Zurriaga, Ariadna (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol)
Gimenez Diez, David (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Infermeria)
Leyva-Moral, Juan M (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Infermeria)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Infermeria

Data:	2025
Descripció:	17 pàg.
Resum:	Background/Objectives: Globally, girls and women make up over half of those living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), facing unique reproductive and mental health challenges. An HIV diagnosis impacts motherhood desires and increases trauma, stigma, and depression risks. Addressing these overlapping vulnerabilities with tailored, comprehensive healthcare is essential. This study aims to qualitatively explore the complex interplay between mental health and reproductive decision making among women living with HIV (WLWH). Methods: A secondary data analysis approach was employed, utilizing qualitative data from a wider study. Theoretical sampling was used to recruit a sample of WLWH attending the HIV clinic at a public hospital in Badalona (Barcelona, Spain). Interviews took place in a private and quiet space between May 2019 and January 2020. To perform secondary data analysis, Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis was used. Results: Twenty-six women living with HIV were interviewed, with an average age of 39. 3 years. The participants had diverse nationalities and faced economic challenges. Following data analysis, four main themes were identified: Emotional Fragmentation and Reproductive Self-Perception after the HIV Diagnosis; Coping Strategies in Reproductive Decision Making; Impacting Emotional Resilience and Motherhood Decisions; and Emotions, Mental Health, and Desire for Motherhood. The themes revealed the profound emotional impact of HIV on their identity, mental health, and reproductive decision making, affecting motherhood aspirations. Conclusions: Women living with HIV face psychological challenges in reproductive decision making, including anxiety and stigma. The study highlights their resilience and emphasizes incorporating hope-based strategies into HIV care, advocating for integrated and mental health-focused approaches to improve support and outcomes.
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Matèria:	Reproductive health ; Mental health ; Intersectional framework
Publicat a:	Healthcare, Vol. 13, Núm. 2 (January 2025) , p. 168, ISSN 2227-9032

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13020168
PMID: 39857194

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