Document 0126 DOCN M9460126 TI Vertical transmission in HIV infection/AIDS: a feminist perspective. DT 9404 AU Pinch WJ; Center for Health Policy and Ethics, Creighton University, Omaha,; Nebraska 68178. SO J Adv Nurs. 1994 Jan;19(1):36-44. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/94186610 AB HIV infection and AIDS create a unique dilemma for women in their potential for vertical transmission of these conditions. Selected feminist perspectives in ontology, epistemology, and axiology are reviewed to illuminate possible social, cultural, and political circumstances of these women. Drawing both on these perspectives and various sources of data about women with HIV/AIDS, some implications for nursing complete this discussion. DE Adolescence Adult *Ethics Female Fetal Diseases/*MICROBIOLOGY Gender Identity Human HIV Infections/EPIDEMIOLOGY/NURSING/PSYCHOLOGY/*TRANSMISSION Politics Power (Psychology) Pregnancy *Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/EPIDEMIOLOGY/NURSING/ PSYCHOLOGY Risk Factors Self Concept Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. *Women's Rights JOURNAL ARTICLE SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).