Africa: HIV Diagnosis During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Domestic Abuse

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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