Browsing by Subject "HIV-positive mothers"

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Guidelines for promoting supplementary infant feeding techniques among HIV-positive mothers

Chaponda, Armelia Stephanie (2013-03-05)

Vertical transmission of HIV is still a growing concern in South Africa. Breastfed infants are still at risk as HIV is present in breast milk, leaving HIV-positive mothers unsure of the best feeding option for their infants. ...
Infant feeding practices implemented by HIV-positive mothers in South Africa

Mbokane, A.N.; Roos, Janetta H.; Ehlers, Valerie (SciDoc Publishers, 2016-08-20)

Vertical transmission of HIV can occur during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. The South African Department of Health issues infant feeding guidelines which should be communicated to women attending prenatal clinics. ...
Mothers' experiences of barriers to the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in South Africa

Robinson, Precious Audia (2022-11)

The prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in pregnant South African women is one of the highest in the world. Infants born to these women risk being exposed to and vertically infected with HIV. Since ...

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