Being diagnosed with HIV during pregnancy increases the risk of domestic violence postpartum among women with no history of abuse in their relationship.
A few weeks ago during my work as a specialist doctor in infectious diseases at a hospital in Buenos Aires I met Micaela, a beautiful young girl aged 19. I had to give her the news she was pregnant and living with HIV. She cried, feeling guilty and confused. She was alone at the hospital. I asked her about the baby's father and the chances for disclosure.
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