Reproductive Health in HIV Care: Optimizing Outcomes in the Era of HAART

  • Kambugu, Andrew A. (PI)
  • Schlech, Walter F. (CoPI)
  • Birungi, Josephine (CoPI)
  • Katusiime, Christine C. (CoPI)
  • Moore, David M D.M. (CoPI)

Project: Research project

Project Details

Description

The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has resulted in a dramatic increase in the life expectancy of people living with HIV/AIDS. With this, has come a greater acknowledgment of the fertility desires of people infected with HIV. Sero-discordancy (HIV+/HIV-) between couples attempting to conceive poses unique challenges, both in Canada and globally. Current ART guidelines in resource-limited settings (RLS) such as Africa, where therapy is delayed until CD4 count

StatusFinished
Effective start/end date3/1/132/28/14

Funding

  • Institute of Infection and Immunity: US$24,272.00

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Immunology