Factors Associated with HIV-1 Infection among Adolescent Pregnancy

Abstract

Objective To study the factors associated with HIV-1 infected adolescent pregnancy.

Results The mean age of seropositive adolescent was 18.58 + 1.48 years and serone gative was 18.51 + 1.52 years. The risk factors of HIV-1 infection among adolescent pregnancy were education less than 6 years, no contraceptive use prior to this pregnancy and syphilis.

Conclusion This study revealed the risk factors for HIV-1 infection among adolescent parturients. Education, contraception and prevention of sexually transmitted disease could reduce risk of HIV infection in this population.