A Survey of Acceptability of Zidovudine Treatment in Preg nancy Among Thai HIV-1 Positive Parturients

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zidovudine HIV-1 pregnancy

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Surasak Taneepanichskul
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Winit Phuapradit
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Kamheang Chaturachinda
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Achara Khanachareon
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Chamaiporn Nonsrichai
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Abstract

Objective To study the acceptability of zidovudine treatment in pregnancy among HIV-1 positive parturient to reduce vertical transmission.


Results Fourty - eight cases decided to participate in the zidovudine treatment (73.8%, 95% CI 61.5 - 84.0). Factors which associated with acceptability were gravida and knowledge about vertical transmission.


Conclusion Most of Thai HIV-1 positive parturients accepted to have zidovudine treatment in pregnancy in order to reduce vertical transmission. However, cost benefit analysis, modified regimens and long term adverse effects should be further studied. 

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Taneepanichskul , S. .; Phuapradit , W. .; Chaturachinda, K.; Khanachareon, A.; Nonsrichai, C. . A Survey of Acceptability of Zidovudine Treatment in Preg Nancy Among Thai HIV-1 Positive Parturients. Thai J Obstet Gynaecol 1996, 8, 105-109.
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VOL. 8, NO. 2: (April - June 1996)
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