Contraceptive use and associated factors among women with HIV receiving care at a faith-based tertiary hospital in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Use of family planning methods among women living with HIV at a faith based facility in northern Uganda This study examines the prevalence of contraceptive use among women receiving care for HIV in a faith based facility in Northern Uganda that does not routinely offer contraceptives. With a background of the need to prevent mother to child infection of HIV, we determined the proportion of and factors associated with the utilization of modern contraceptives among women with HIV of reproductive age attending ART clinic in Lacor hospital using a cross sectional study from February to May 2023 We found that about one in 4 women (24.4%) reported current use of modern contraceptives, while an additional 15% were using natural methods of family planning. Prior use of family planning, as well as referral to another facility for contraception increased the likelihood of using contraceptives by three folds. We recommend the strengthening of referral system, and increased awareness on contraception for prevention of vertical HIV transmission.