Growth faltering due to breastfeeding cessation in uninfected children born to HIV-infected mothers in Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effect of breastfeeding on growth in HIV-exposed infants is not well described.

Objective

The objective was to evaluate the effect of early breastfeeding cessation on growth.

Design

In a trial conducted in Lusaka, Zambia, HIV-infected mothers were randomly assigned to exclusive breastfeeding for 4 mo followed by rapid weaning to replacement foods or exclusive breastfeeding for 6 mo followed by introduction of complementary foods and continued breastfeeding for a duration of the mother's choice. Weight-for-age z score (WAZ), length-for-age z score (LAZ), and weight-for-length z score (WLZ) and the self-reported breastfeeding practices of 593 HIV-uninfected singletons were analyzed. Generalized estimating equations were used to adjust for confounders.

SUBMITTER: Arpadi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2709311 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature