Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practice and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive Mothers in Governmental Health Facilities, Southern Ethiopia.

Lewam MebrahtuSelamawit MengeshaYadessa TegeneAbraham AlanoAlemayehu Toma

Published in: Journal of nutrition and metabolism (2020)

Exclusive breastfeeding was predominantly practiced. But mixed feeding was also being practice considerably. Improving maternal knowledge and attitude towards appropriate infant feeding practice through appropriate counseling on ANC visits could significantly improve EBF practice. It was also evident that promoting disclose of serostatus could empower the mothers to make an informed decision on how to appropriately feed their newborn.

Keyphrases

healthcare
hiv positive
primary care
men who have sex with men
quality improvement
antiretroviral therapy
south africa
public health
mental health
preterm infants
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv testing
risk assessment
body mass index
decision making