ArticleAfrican health sciences2021
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of HIV-positive mothers regarding the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding at a regional hospital in the north east of Namibia.
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- Breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes and practices of HIV-positive women in Africa: a systematic review.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Pooled it
- Predictors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Amongst Mothers Living With HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.Health science reports · 2026Article
- "I desire to have an HIV-free baby": pregnant and breastfeeding mothers' perceptions of Viral load testing and suppression in HIV care in southwestern Uganda.Discover social science and health · 2024Article
- Infant feeding knowledge, attitudes and practices of HIV-positive breastfeeding mothers.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2024Article
- Nutritional knowledge and practices of mothers with malnourished children in a regional hospital in Northeast Namibia.Journal of public health in Africa · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn sub-Saharan Africa, over 1,000 newborns are infected with HIV every day, despite available medical interventions. Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) remains one of the primary sources of HIV infection in children and without interventions 40% of babies born from HIV-positive mothers would be infected with the virus. It is estimated that 300 000 children become infected with HIV worldwide, whilst 1.5 million children die when their mothers opt for other choices instead of breastfeeding.
objectiveThe purpose of the study was to assess and describe the knowledge, attitudes and practices of HIV-positive mothers regarding the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding at Rundu Intermediate Hospital, Kavango East Region in Namibia.
methodThe study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey that used convenience sampling, as the researcher sought to use subjects available during the time of study to select 79 HIV positive mothers.
resultsParticipants in this study (94%; n=51) had good knowledge of the benefit of exclusive breastfeeding and that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risk of HIV transmission from mother to child. The results confirmed that (77.2%; n=42) of the mothers opted to take ART with the babies until they stop breastfeeding.
conclusionHIV positive mothers had good knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. A significant number of mothers were, however, not sure about breastfeeding exclusively for 6 months as they would stop if offered free formula milk for the baby. Support by the fathers and others in the community is vital.
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