Women living with hiv and pregnancy: understanding their (de)motivations

Objective: to understand the (dis)motivations of women living with human immunodeficiency virus in their decision to become pregnant. Method: data collection was conducted from January to February 2022 at a Municipal Health Center through semi -structured interviews with nine women assisted at the unit's Specialized Assistance Service. Data were analyzed using Bardin's content analysis technique, which was organized according to Oliveira. Results: there is a certain relevance in the socioeconomic conditions of these women alongside with their knowledge on the subject. These issues, as well as the negative and positive feelings expressed by them, end up having a certain influence on either the desire for pregnancy or the absence of it. Conclusion: in view of the different spheres that involve the woman living with HIV, it is the nurse's role to welcome these particular demands, contributing with their autonomy in the decision for pregnancy.