Contraceptive and sexually transmitted diseases protection among adult and adolescent women infected with human immunodeficiency virus
Clark, R.A.; Kissinger, P.; Williams, T.
International Journal of Std and Aids 7(6): 439-442
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0956-4624 PMID: 8940674 DOI: 10.1258/0956462961918275Document Number: 303960
The goal of this study was to describe contraceptive and STD prevention practices in HIV-infected adult and adolescent women, and to determine if hormonal contraception has unique adverse effects in this population. A retrospective review of 241 HIV-infected women aged 15-45 years was performed. African American race, injecting drug use history, age <25 years and progestin-only contraceptive use were significantly associated with incident STDs. The only potential adverse effect of hormonal contraception noted in this study was the significant association between STDs and progestin-only contraception. Prospective studies to better delineate the true association between STDs and progestin-only agents after adjustment for behaviour patterns are warranted.