An assessment of the factors that influence the infant feeding practices of HIV-positive mothers in The Mothers' Programmes : a qualitative study
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2005
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Many researchers consider breastfeeding as the best way to feed an infant, as it provides numerous benefits both physical and psychological for mother and child (Baumslag & Michels, 1995; Preble & Piwoz, 1998; Smith & Kuhn, 2000; World Health Organization (WHO), 2000; WHO, 2003). However, breast milk is a body fluid, like blood or semen, which can transmit the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) from mother to baby (White, 1999). A woman infected with HIV may pass the virus on to her child via pregnancy, labour or delivery or through breastfeeding (WHO, 2003). In developing countries where the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is high, particularly among women of reproductive age, protecting children from HIV infection is a critical public health concern.
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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-81).
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Mackowski, A. 2005. An assessment of the factors that influence the infant feeding practices of HIV-positive mothers in The Mothers' Programmes : a qualitative study. University of Cape Town.