Proportion and factors associated with fertility desires among human immunodeficiency virus-positive adults receiving antiretroviral therapy in Northeast Ethiopia

The findings demonstrate a relatively high proportion of fertility desire among HIV-positive adult men and women on ART in Northeast Ethiopia from the national prevalence. This finding underscores efforts that should be directed at individuals aged 18-29 years, who show significantly higher odds of wanting children, along with those aged 30-40 years, those with one or fewer children, and those with two to three children to enhance fertility desire. It is also important to address the needs of widowed individuals, who have lower odds of desiring children, by providing tailored supportive services. The study underscores the necessity for awareness-raising initiatives concerning the prevention of mother-to-child transmission among PLHIV by healthcare providers, highlighting the importance of informed reproductive health choices for PLHIV.