Inappropriate infant feeding practices of HIV-positive mothers attending PMTCT services in Oromia regional state, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Inappropriate infant feeding practices of HIV-positive mothers attending PMTCT services in Oromia regional state, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Inappropriate infant feeding affects the probability of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and HIV-free survival of infants. However, in Ethiopia limited evidence exists regarding the infant feeding practice of mothers who are HIV-positive. The aim of this study was to determine...

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Main Authors: Daba Ejara, Demelash Mulualem, Samson Gebremedhin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Subjects:
HIV exposed infants
HIV
Infant feeding practice
Exclusive breastfeeding
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13006-018-0181-x

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