Breastfeeding counseling and support are associated with continuous exclusive breastfeeding from one week to six months of age among HIV exposed infants in north Gondar zone, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

In this study, most HIV exposed infants were continuously breastfed from the end of first week to 6 months of age. Breastfeeding counseling, breastfeeding support and experiencing obstetric problems were identified as significant determinants of continuous breastfeeding. Therefore, breastfeeding counseling and support should be strengthened to improve the coverage of optimal exclusive breastfeeding practice. Moreover, prompt diagnosis and treatment of obstetric problems should be initiated.