Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Eva Operskalski

Publications

• Research Article
  Contraceptive use in Adolescents with Perinatally and Behaviorally Acquired Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Seen in a Public Los Angeles County Clinic
  Author(s): Jessica Atrio, Kyle Graham, Hita Vora, Eva Operskalski and Andrea KovacsJessica Atrio, Kyle Graham, Hita Vora, Eva Operskalski and Andrea Kovacs
  
  Objective: Primary aim is to compare contraception practices between adolescent females aged 15-25 years with perinatally vs. behaviorally acquired HIV infection Design: A retrospective, pilot, chart review of 33 HIV positive adolescent females 15-25 years old, with one or more clinic visits at the Maternal Child and Adolescent Center for Infectious Diseases and Virology from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012 was conducted. Secondary outcomes included number of pregnancies, changes in contraceptive method, and condom use. Adolescents with perinatally and behaviorally acquired HIV infection were compared; and both groups were compared to the United States Centers for Disease Control national statistics. Results: Eighteen (55%) perinatally and 15 (45%) behaviorally HIV infected adolescents were studied. Depo medroxyporgesterone Acetate (DMPA) was the most commonly use.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000244

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