Breastfeeding support for women with HIV: lactation consultant HIV-knowledge, attitudes, stigma, and tele-lactation experiences
LCs are motivated to support PP-PWH but face HIV-specific knowledge gaps and structural challenges shaping preparedness and counseling practices. Targeted education, clear guidance, and integration of tele-lactation within HIV care systems may strengthen equitable, person-centered lactation support.
Authors
- Emily Barr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3578-3389)
- Elizabeth D. Lowenthal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3855-8646)
- L Cunningham Anthony
- Rebecca Tsusaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2931-4201)
- Lisa Abuogi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1492-5090)
- Jennifer McKinney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1641-9610)
- Mary Lingwall
- Joanna Vennekotter
- Tianheng Zhang
- Qian Qian
- Hulin Wu
Institutions
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center (US)
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (US)
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
- University of Pennsylvania (US)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AIDS
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/qad.0000000000004466
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00