Table 2 Fertility and childbearing characteristics (n = 247)
| Â | Number | % | Mean | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Currently have children | 230/247 | 93.1 | Â | Â |
 Number of children (n = 230) |  |  | 2.8 | 1,8 |
Child loss (ever) | 51/247 | 20.7 | Â | Â |
Ever pregnant | 236/247 | 95.5 | Â | Â |
 Number of pregnancies (n = 236) |  |  | 4.4 | 1,12 |
 Any pregnancy loss | 152/236 | 64.4 |  |  |
Pregnant since HIV diagnosis | 91/247 | 36.8 | Â | Â |
 Number of pregnancies (n = 91) |  |  | 1.6 | 1,5 |
 Any pregnancy loss | 32/91 | 35.2 |  |  |
Fertility desire | 70/247 | 28.3 | Â | Â |
 Number of children desired (n = 68) |  |  | 1.6 | 1,5 |
 Reported permanent contraception | 24/70 | 34.3 |  |  |
Currently pregnant | 5/247 | 2.0 | Â | Â |
Negative perception of pregnancy and HIV | 136/247 | 55.1 | Â | Â |
aPartner would be upset about pregnancy | 30/201 | 14.9 | Â | Â |