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Hindi Research Article, Androl Gynecol Curr Res Vol: 2 Issue: 3
Survey of Obstetrics and Gynecology Providers on Management of HIVSerodiscordant Couples:Assessment of Attitudes,Practices, and Knowledge
| Lisa C. Grossman1, Melissa D. Kline1, Matthew L. Scherer2, Bethlehem Churnet3, Michael T. Yin2, Susan A. Olender2, Mark V. Sauer1 and Nataki C. Douglas1* | |
| 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, College of Physicians and Surgeons, USA | |
| 2Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, College of Physicians and Surgeons, USA | |
| 3College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Medical Center, 630 West 168th St. New York, NY 10032, USA | |
| Corresponding author : Nataki C. Douglas, MD, PhD Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Medical Center 622 W. 168th Street PH 16-64, New York, USA, 10032 Tel: 212-305-6337; Fax: 212-305- 4326; E-mail: nd2058@cumc.columbia.edu |
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| Received: March 25, 2014 Accepted: May 08, 2014 Published: May 13, 2014 | |
| Citation: Grossman LC, Kline MD, Scherer ML, Churnet B, Yin MT, Olender SA (2014) Survey of Obstetrics and Gynecology Providers on Management of HIV-Serodiscordant Couples: Assessment of Attitudes, Practices, and Knowledge. Androl Gynecol: Curr Res 2:3. doi: 10.4172/2327-4360.1000122 |
Abstract
Survey of Obstetrics and Gynecology Providers on Management of HIV Serodiscordant Couples: Assessment of Attitudes, Practices, and Knowledge
In the United States, current guidelines with respect to reproductive options for HIV-serodiscordant couples where the male is positive include sperm preparation techniques coupled with either intrauterine insemination or in vitro fertilization. Recent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of pre-exposure prophylaxis in reducing the risk of seroconversion in couples having intercourse when an HIV-seropositive male has undetectable viral loads. This study assesses attitudes, practice patterns and knowledge base of Obstetrics and Gynecology practitioners regarding reproductive options for HIV-infected individuals.
