Differences in Breastfeeding Duration by Maternal HIV Status: A Pooled Analysis of Nationally Representative Surveys in Sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding improves child survival but is a source of mother-to-child HIV transmission among women with unsuppressed HIV infection. Estimated HIV incidence in children is sensitive to breastfeeding duration among mothers living with HIV (MLHIV). Breastfeeding duration may vary according to maternal HIV status.

Setting

Sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

We analyzed pooled data from nationally representative household surveys conducted during 2003-2019 that included HIV testing and elicited breastfeeding practices. We fitted survival models of breastfeeding duration by country, year, and maternal HIV status for 4 sub-Saharan African regions (Eastern, Central, Southern, and Western).

Results

Data were obtained from 65 surveys in 31 countries. In 2010, breas

SUBMITTER: Glaubius R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10769179 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature