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Improved rates of exclusive breastfeeding at 14 weeks of age in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: what are the challenges now?

C HorwoodLyn HaskinsI M EngebretsenS PhakathiC ConnollyA CoutsoudisL Spies
Published in: BMC public health (2018)
Estimates of breastfeeding practices at 14 weeks in KZN are higher than previously shown. However, particular challenges that should be addressed if international targets for EBF are to be achieved include improving breastfeeding practices of HIV positive mothers and supporting all mothers, particularly working or schooling mothers to continue giving breastmilk while they are away from their children.
Keyphrases
  • south africa
  • hiv positive
  • preterm infants
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • young adults
  • gestational age
  • men who have sex with men
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • human immunodeficiency virus