Table 3 Reproductive health and health service characteristics among FSWs living with HIV (n = 253)

Currently have children

 Number of children (n = 236)

Have ever been pregnant in lifetime

 Number of times pregnant (n = 242)

 At least one pregnancy loss (n = 241)

Have been pregnant since HIV diagnosis

 Number of times pregnant (n = 91)

 At least one pregnancy loss since diagnosis (n = 91)

Desire to have more children (yes or maybe)

 Number of children desired (n = 68)

Currently/possibly pregnant

Do not feel that if an HIV positive woman wants to get pregnant she should

Knows that ARTs can reduce the risk of MTCT

Feels health providers are supportive of pregnancy in women living with HIV

 Feel that a lack of access to treatment and HIV care is a serious problem for SW

 Have ever been afraid to seek health services due to HIV or sex work

 Worry that people will find out my HIV status if I attend the health clinic (n = 252)

 When your doctor gives information about treatment you come away feeling confused

 Feels that health providers might not keep information private

 Have ever spoken to a healthcare provider about pregnancy in HIV positive women (n = 252)

  And have been pregnant since HIV diagnosis

  And would like/might like another child

  And who disagree that it is good to get pregnant if you are HIV positive

 Have been pregnant since diagnosis without discussing pregnancy (91–56 = 35; 35/91)

 Would like (more) children and have not discussed pregnancy (70–36 = 34; 34/70)

Did not use any method to prevent pregnancy in the last 6 M (n = 252)

 And do not want more children