Sociodemographic and lifestyle correlates of exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers on antiretroviral therapy in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Daniel Ter GoonAnthony Idowu AjayiOladele Vincent AdeniyiPublished in: International breastfeeding journal (2021)
The prevalence of six-month exclusive breastfeeding in the study, although comparable with sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide prevalence, remains suboptimal. Advocacy campaigns on EBF must target alcohol cessation and the creation of a favourable workplace environment for lactating mothers.
Keyphrases
- south africa
- hiv positive
- antiretroviral therapy
- risk factors
- preterm infants
- primary care
- healthcare
- hiv infected
- metabolic syndrome
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv aids
- cardiovascular disease
- physical activity
- hiv infected patients
- weight loss
- dairy cows
- type diabetes
- hepatitis c virus
- alcohol consumption
- health promotion