Infant feeding methods among HIV-positive mothers in Yei County, South Sudan

Type Journal Article - South Sudan Medical Journal
Title Infant feeding methods among HIV-positive mothers in Yei County, South Sudan
Author(s)
Volume 9
Issue 3
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2016
Page numbers 56-59
URL https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ssmj/article/download/141996/131737
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: This study describes the infant feeding methods chosen by HIV-positive mothers in Yei County, South Sudan and the factors that influenced their choice. METHODS: This cross-sectional study used quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data from a sample of HIV positive mothers from Yei Hospital Mother and Child Health (MCH) section, and St Bakhita Primary Health Care Centre. RESULTS: The results showed that the mothers’ levels of correct knowledge about HIV transmission to infants, and infant feeding guidelines to prevent transmission were high. Most mothers chose exclusive breastfeeding. CONCLUSION: The factors which were significantly associated with the choice of infant feeding methods included: marital status, level of education, income, knowledge about prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, cultural beliefs, social stigma and cost of infant feeding method.

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