Implementing CenteringPregnancy Group Prenatal Care for Minority Women Living with HIV at an Urban University Hospital

DiscussionWomen with HIV can often feel stigmatized and isolated. Group prenatal care can foster patient engagement, self ‐management, and social support to improve adherence to antiretroviral and other health regimens that promote healthy outcomes for both woman and newborn. Although results of this pilot study were not statistically significant, they show that CenteringPregnancy‐HIV group prenatal care may be an option for women with HIV, but the benefits need further exploration in larger studies.

Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 19, 2019 Category: Midwifery Authors: JoNell E. Potter, Lunthita M. Duthely, Nelly Diaz ‐Mendez, Lindsay Smith, Barbara J. Messick, Maria Echenique, Johnny Galli, Salih Yasin, Olga Villar‐Loubet Tags: Original Research Source Type: research