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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Infant-feeding pattern of HIV-positive women in a prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme
AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV, Volume 22, No. 9, Year 2010
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Objectives. To evaluate the infant-feeding choices, practices and possible determinants among HIV-positive women enrolled in a prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme in Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods. A cross-sectional survey involving HIV-positive women who had received infant-feeding counselling prior to delivery. A structured questionnaire was administered at 72 hrs and not 6 weeks of delivery and was complemented with an in-depth interview. Results. A total of 241 women were studied. The choice of infant feeding was formula for 223 (93.5%) and in actual practice, 9 (3.7%) mothers admitted mixed feeding. There was no statistical significant difference between the feeding pattern and the socio-demographic characteristics. The major factor influencing the choice of infant feeding was The desire to reduce the risk of transmission which was recorded among 204 (84.6%) of the women. Greatest support in maintaining infant-feeding option was the spouse (36.1%). From the in-depth interview of 23 non-breastfeeding (infant formula) mothers, the major challenge faced was stigmatisation. Conclusion. Despite the premium placed on breastfeeding in this locality, with infant-feeding counselling, most HIV-positive women chose and practiced formula feeding. It is necessary to address how best HIV-positive mothers could handle or overcome criticisms and stigmatisation by others. © 2010 Taylor and Francis.
Authors & Co-Authors
Oladokun, Regina Eziuka
Nigeria, Ibadan
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Brown, Biobele Jotham
Nigeria, Ibadan
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Osinusi, Kikelomo I.
Nigeria, Ibadan
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Statistics
Citations: 63
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/09540120903511008
ISSN:
09540121
e-ISSN:
13600451
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Quantitative
Study Locations
Nigeria
Participants Gender
Female