scholarly journals A qualitative study exploring infant feeding decision‐making between birth and 6 months among HIV‐positive mothers

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. e12726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiane Horwood ◽  
Ngcwalisa Amanda Jama ◽  
Lyn Haskins ◽  
Anna Coutsoudis ◽  
Lenore Spies
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Positive Mothers ◽  
Feeding Decision

scholarly journals A Longitudinal Qualitative Study of Infant-Feeding Decision Making and Practices among HIV-Positive Women in South Africa

2006 ◽  
Vol 136 (9) ◽  
pp. 2421-2426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanya Doherty ◽  
Mickey Chopra ◽  
Lungiswa Nkonki ◽  
Debra Jackson ◽  
Lars-Ake Persson
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
Feeding Decision

Women’s Autonomy in Infant Feeding Decision-Making: A Qualitative Study in Nairobi, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriana C. Duran ◽  
Rose Bosire ◽  
Kristin M. Beima-Sofie ◽  
Emmy Kageha Igonya ◽  
Adam R. Aluisio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Women’S Autonomy ◽  
Women's Autonomy ◽  
Feeding Decision

scholarly journals Maintenance of the selected infant feeding methods amongst postnatal mothers at risk of HIV in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Yako ◽  
Noreen P.B. Nzama
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Feeding Method ◽  
Feeding Methods ◽  
Aids Study ◽  
Hiv Negative

The focus of this study was to explore and describe influences on decision making related to infant feeding methods in the context of HIV and AIDS. Study objectives were: (1) to explore and describe the influences on decision making related to infant feeding methods selected by the mother during the antenatal period and (2) to describe the reasons related to a change in infant feeding method in the postnatal period. This cross-sectional study used the quantitative approach and a descriptive design. A convenience sample of 60 mothers in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme participated in this study. Data were collected six weeks post-delivery and analysed using SPSS 17.0 software for Windows. The mean age of the mothers was 26.5 years, range 19 to 41 years (SD 5.3). At six weeks 73% (n = 44) of the mothers maintained the infant feeding method selected antenatally and 27% (n = 16) had changed methods. Using a Chi-square test, the difference between groups was significant (x2 [df 1] = 19, p < 0.000). Every HIV-positive mother (100%, n = 28) continued with the method selected antenatally, compared with 50% (n = 16) of all HIV-negative mothers (n = 32). The reasons for deciding to change methods included going back to school or work; illness of babies; painful breasts; and advice from significant others. Most mothers maintained the feeding methods selected antenatally. HIV-positive mothers were more likely to adhere to the initial decisions made antenatally than HIV-negative mothers.Hierdie studie is gedoen om deeglike navorsing uit te voer en om ‘n beskrywende verslag te kan lewer rakende die invloed van besluitneming met die voedings metodes op babas in die konteks van MIV en VIGS. (1) Deeglike navorsing om beskrywende verslag te kan lewer rakende die besluitnemings met betrekking tot die baba voedings metodes wat deur die moeder geselekteer is gedurende die voorgeboorte periode, en (2) om die redes te beskryf aangaande die verandering in die baba voedings metode nageboortelike periode.Kwantitiewe benadering was gebruik, waartydens 60 moeders deelgeneem het, aan die oordraagbaarheid van moeder na baba. Inligting was ingewin ses weke na geboorte van die baba. Die gemiddelde ouderdom van die moeders was 26.5 jaar, gewissel tussen die ouderdomme van 19 tot 41 jaar (SD 5.3). Op ses weke het 73% (n = 44) van die moeders volgehou met die voedingsmetode wat hulle geselekteer het voorgeboortelik. Sewe-en-twintig (n = 16) het die verkose metodes verander. Die ‘Chi-square’ toets was gebruik, en die verskil tussen die groepe was beduidend (x² [df 1] = 19, p < 0.000). Elke MIV-positiewe moeder (100%, n = 28) het voortgegaan met die metode wat hulle voorgeboortelik verkies het, in vergeleke met 50% van moeders (n = 16) wat MIV negatief was (n = 32). Die redes vir die veranderings, was om teruggekeer na hul werk of skool, borste wat pyn en deur die invloed van ander invloedryke mense. Die meeste moeders het gebly by hul metode wat hulle voorgeboortelik gekies het, spesiaal MIV-positiewe moeders.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of infant feeding in the first 6 months among HIV-positive mothers at the Queen Mamohato Memorial hospital clinics, Maseru, Lesotho

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen O. Olorunfemi ◽  
Lilian Dudley
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Pmtct Programme ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Hiv Positive Mothers ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: The balance between the risks of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through breastfeeding and its life-saving benefits complicates decisions about infant feeding among HIV-positive mothers in the first 6 months.Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of infant feeding among HIV-positive mothers attending the prevention of mother-to-child transmission services in Maseru, Lesotho.Method and setting: This observational cross-sectional study was done by collecting data from HIV-positive mothers attending the filter clinics of Queen Mamohato Memorial hospital in Maseru, Lesotho. HIV-positive mothers with infants below the age of 6 months attending the clinics at the time of the study were interviewed using a standardised questionnaire. We described the sociodemographic profile of the mothers, the information and education received on prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) infant feeding options, the mothers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices of infant feeding, and assessed risk factors for improved knowledge, attitudes and practices. Results: The majority (96%) of the 191 HIV-positive mothers who participated in the survey knew about the PMTCT programme and related breastfeeding services. Most of the participants chose to breastfeed (89%), while only 8% formula-fed their infants. Knowledge received during the PMTCT programme was significantly associated with the decision to exclusively breastfeed their infants. Earlier infant feeding counselling and education was associated with more exclusively breastfeeding as compared to late infant feeding counselling (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The study found that HIV-positive mothers attending health clinics in Maseru, Lesotho, had high knowledge, and appropriate attitudes and practices with respect to infant feeding; and that early counselling and education improved infant feeding methods among these mothers.

scholarly journals Difficult choices: Infant feeding experiences of HIV-positive mothers in northern Tanzania

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 544-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebalda Charles Leshabari ◽  
Astrid Blystad ◽  
Karen Marie Moland
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Northern Tanzania ◽  
Hiv Positive Mothers

scholarly journals Infant and Young Child Feeding Decision Making and Practices: Malawian Mothers’ and Fathers’ Roles in the Context of HIV

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nainisha Chintalapudi ◽  
Gloria Hamela ◽  
Innocent Mofolo ◽  
Suzanne Maman ◽  
Mina C. Hosseinipour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Young Child ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Catchment Areas ◽  
Feeding Decision

Background: Few studies in low- and middle-income countries have examined the roles of couples in infant and young child feeding decision making and practices, and there is no corresponding data in the context of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Research aim: This study aimed to explore mothers’ and fathers’ perceptions of their roles in feeding decision making and practices. Methods: The authors conducted in-depth interviews with 15 mothers and their male partners, recruited from the catchment areas of two urban and two rural government clinics in Lilongwe District, Malawi. The mothers were ≥ 18 years of age, were HIV positive, and had a child < 24 months of age. Twelve of the 15 fathers were also HIV positive. The interviews were analyzed using content analysis. Results: Mothers were responsible for child care, including breastfeeding and complementary feeding. Fathers provided monetary support for purchasing food and offered verbal support to encourage mothers to implement recommended feeding practices. Many fathers found it difficult to support adequate complementary feeding because of household food insecurity. Mothers were advised on child feeding during prevention of mother-to-child transmission clinic visits. No fathers in this study accompanied women to clinic appointments, so they were less well-informed about feeding than mothers. Fathers usually deferred to mothers in feeding decision making. One-third of mothers wanted fathers to be more involved in child feeding. Conclusion: Malawian mothers’ and fathers’ roles in feeding decision making in the context of HIV align with local gender norms. Strategies are needed to improve fathers’ knowledge of and involvement in child feeding, as desired by mothers.

scholarly journals Autonomy and infant feeding decision-making among teenage mothers in a rural and urban setting in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngcwalisa Amanda Jama ◽  
Aurene Wilford ◽  
Lyn Haskins ◽  
Anna Coutsoudis ◽  
Lenore Spies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Teenage Mothers ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Feeding Decision

Infant Feeding Intentions and Practices of HIV-Positive Mothers in Southwestern Nigeria

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe ◽  
Ernest Orji ◽  
Adedeji Onayade ◽  
Niyi Makinde ◽  
Henry Anyabolu
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Hiv Positive Mothers ◽  
Infant Feeding Intentions
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