Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 44 8 2015 10 11 1126 1134 EN Zahra BEHBOODI- MOGHADAM Dept. of Reproductive Health, Nursing and Midwifery School of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Alireza NIKBAKHT-NASRABADI Dept. of Medical Surgical, Nursing and Midwifery School of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Abbas EBADI Research Center for Behavioral Sciences, Nursing school of Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Sara ESMAELZADEH – SAEIEH Dept. of Reproductive Health, Nursing and Midwifery School of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Minoo MOHRAZ Iranian Research Center of HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High-Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 2015 10 11 2015 10 11 Background: Childbearing is a cause of concern for women living with HIV. To improve reproductive right of wom-en with HIV and prevent the spread of HIV; it is needed to understand fertility experiences of infected women with HIV. The aim of this study was to explore fertility intentions and experiences of HIV-infected women in Iran. Methods: Totally, 15 in–depth interviews were conducted with HIV- infected women who were at reproductive age and had referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital Consultation Center for Clients with Risky Behaviors in Tehran, Iran. Data were analyzed using the conventional content analysis method in MAXQDA 10. Results: Analysis of the meaning units of interviews showed themes in describing of fertility desires of HIV women as follows: 1) Motherhood as a way for stability of life; 2) Uncertainties about the future; and 3) Unpleasant experience of pregnancy and delivery. This theme has three sub-themes as stigma, discrimination and weakness in health care system. Conclusion: Health care provider and community should respect the right of infected women and inform them on sexual and reproductive health. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/3363 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/3363/3082