Comparison of infant feeding practices by maternal HIV status, and associated factors, in a rural district, South Africa 2019
In this study population, EBF was comparably more likely among HEs while breastfeeding beyond 12 months was more likely among HUs. Maternal marital status, frequency of antenatal care attendance and male partner's HIV status also influenced breastfeeding practice. Overall, there is still room for improvement regardless of infant HIV status, requiring continued client-sensitive strengthening of the implementation of the recommended breastfeeding practices.
Authors
- Ameena Goga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2394-6486)
- Andrew J. Prendergast (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7904-7992)
- Victoria Mukhula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6304-4412)
- Philippe Van de Perre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3912-0427)
- Moleen Zunza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3270-8439)
- Thorkild Tylleskär (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4801-4324)
- Thandiwe Elsie Mbira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6992-7902)
- Nobubelo Ngandu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8883-3821)
- Vundli Ramokolo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9596-1909)
Institutions
- South African Medical Research Council (ZA)
- Inserm (FR)
- Queen Mary University of London (GB)
- Université de Montpellier (FR)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research (ZW)
- Pathogenesis and Control of Chronic and Emerging Infections (FR)
- University of Bergen (NO)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Breastfeeding Journal
- Published
- 2025-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-025-00716-6
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- South African Medical Research Council