Pregnancy and HIV infection in young women in North Carolina.

摘要: b SYNOPSIS Objectives. We described young women in North Carolina (NC) who were pregnant at the time of diagnosis with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection to identify an at-risk population that could be targeted for increased HIV screening. investigated combined effect partner counseling and referral services (PCRS) comprehensive prenatal Methods. conducted a retrospective review PCRS charts on newly diagnosed NC between 2002 2005. determined prevalence pregnancy study sample bivariate analyses assess predictors diagno- sis, calculating ratios (PRs) 95% confidence intervals (CIs). analyzed results notification efforts, including timing stage HIV-positive partners. Results. During four-year period, 551 aged 18-30 years HIV; 30% diagnosis. Pregnant more likely Hispanic (PR51.58, CI 1.15, 2.17) not report typical risk factors. Fourteen percent women's partners had undiagnosed compared slightly than 8% nonpregnant (p,0.01). Conclusions. Ethnic differences co-diagnosis suggest may have differential access acceptance routine Comprehensive screening can effective reaching infected male are undiagnosed.