Research Article

Demography of remarriage and fertility desire among women receiving antiretroviral therapy in South West Nigeria

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 20 , issue 1 , 2021 , pages: 15–24

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2020.1853187

Author(s): Joshua O Akinyemi , Nigeria , Rotimi F Afolabi , Nigeria , Olutosin A Awolude , Nigeria , E Afolabi Bamgboye , Nigeria

Keywords: childbearing , fertility intention , HIV/AIDS , marital dissolution , marriage order

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Abstract

Background: In view of sociocultural norms surrounding marriage and childbearing in South West Nigeria, fertility desire may be stronger among remarried women living with HIV. This article describes the characteristics of remarriage and its relationship to fertility desire.

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