Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards PMTCT of HIV among Women Attending Ambo Hospital ANC Clinic, West Ethiopia

Determinants of Infant Feeding Practices Among HIV-Infected Mothers in Urban Kano, Nigeria

“…The proportion of study respondents in this study who were aware of the risks associated with mixed feeding is similar to reports from Zimbabwe (74%; Mahaka & Chakombera, 2008). Yet, a proportion of the respondents in our sample still practiced mixed feeding, with our numbers being similar to the figures from Lagos (8%) and Ibadan, south west Nigeria (Oladokun et al, 2010), Ethiopia (6.3%; Tesfaye et al, 2015), Lesotho (10.5%; Olorunfemi & Dudley, 2018), and South Africa (12.4%; Ladzani et al, 2011), but lower than the figures from Jos, Nigeria (18%), Cross River and Akwa-Ibom states in Nigeria (43.5%; Anoje et al, 2012), and Ghana (40%; Suuk & Veloshnee, 2011). Apart from increasing the HIV transmission risk 3–4 fold from gut mucosal damage, mixed feeding also increases the risk of diarrheal disease (John-Stewart et al, 2004).…”

“…The proportion of participants who indicated awareness of the possibility of mother-to-infant HIV transmission during breastfeeding was similar to the figure reported from Enugu (39.0%; Anoje et al, 2012), but lower than that from Ibadan (86%), both in Nigeria (Balogun & Owoaje, 2015). In sub-Saharan Africa, our figure is comparable with reports from Ethiopia (31.4%; Tesfaye et al, 2015), but much lower than those from Burkina Faso (99.5%; Yonaba et al, 2018), Kenya (85.5%; Wachira et al, 2009), and South Africa (78%; Ladzani et al, 2011). When making these comparisons, there is need for caution due to variations in study populations, design, measurements, and the timing of the studies.…”

“…The proportion of our study respondents who were aware that HIV-exposed infants should be breastfed exclusively for the initial 6 months after delivery was higher than findings in Ibadan, Nigeria (18.4%; Balogun & Owoaje, 2015). In other parts of Africa, the corresponding figures were lower in Ethiopia (28.1%; Tesfaye et al, 2015), and Burkina Faso (43.2%; Yonaba et al, 2018), but much higher in Lesotho (96%; Olorunfemi & Dudley, 2018). The approximately normal distribution of knowledge scores among participants in this study was unexpected, considering that nearly two third of respondents had at least secondary education.…”

“…Studies on maternal knowledge and adoption of HIV-exposed infant feeding options have reported inadequate knowledge and sub-optimal practice in parts of Nigeria (Anoje et al, 2012; Balogun & Owoaje, 2015) and sub-Saharan Africa (Tesfaye et al, 2015). For instance, only 36.3% of HIV-positive mothers exclusively breastfed their babies, and 43.5% practiced mixed feeding (Anoje et al, 2012).…”

Administering human immunodeficiency virus post-exposure prophylaxis: challenges experienced by mothers in Lusaka, Zambia

“…11 Reports from Malawi, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Ghana also confirm that mothers lack knowledge of infant ART, feeding and how to care for their infants. 8,20,21,22,23,24 Social challenges mainly related to cultural and religious influences, limited partner involvement, a lack of disclosure and support. Mothers in the current study were obliged to follow the advice of grandmothers, mothers and mothers-inlaw.…”