Unintended pregnancies are more common in sub-Saharan Africa than the world average: up to 91 out of 1,000 pregnancies compared to 64 in 1,000.
Unintended pregnancy is common among women living with HIV too. In a South African study, for example, more of the women living with HIV reported unintended pregnancies (55% of them) than those not living with HIV (33%).
Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV is a critical strategy for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission. Family planning is an effective way to prevent new HIV infections.
