ArticleInternational breastfeeding journal2017
Qualitative exploration of psychological reactions and coping strategies of breastfeeding mothers living with HIV in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
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- Vulnerability and non-adherence to treatment in cisgender women living with HIV/AIDS: a scoping review (2000-2024).Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Pooled it
- Experiences and Attitudes of People with HIV/AIDS: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
- Psychosocial experiences of pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV in Ibadan, Oyo State.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Understanding coping strategies of mothers living with HIV who care for children living with HIV: a qualitative study in Indonesia.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Qualitative exploration of perceived barriers of exclusive breastfeeding among pregnant teenagers in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.BMC public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundExploring the psychological reactions of breastfeeding mothers living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is an important step which may improve guidelines for counselling. The purpose of this study was to explore the psychological reactions and coping strategies of breastfeeding mothers living with HIV in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
methodsQualitative descriptive exploratory design was used to explore the psychological experiences and coping strategies of 13 breastfeeding mothers living with HIV in a main referral public hospital, at the greater Accra Region of Ghana. An interview guide was designed and piloted before it was used to collect data between November, 2014 and February, 2015. Data was content analyzed for themes and subthemes to emerge.
resultsThe two major themes that emerged included psychological reactions and coping strategies. Some of the subthemes were fear, anxiety, blame, hope, denial, prayer and trust in positive situations of life.
conclusionThe women used denial, prayer and hope in ART, among others to cope with their emotions. This highlights the need for HIV counsellors to detect signs of denial since it can lead to non-adherence to ART as well as relapse. Health workers should therefore put the coping strategies in context during counselling of mothers in this category.
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