Predictors of early breastfeeding cessation among HIV-infected women in Botswana.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Infants born to HIV-infected women receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) can be breastfed through at least 6 months with very low risk of HIV acquisition. We aimed to identify demographic and cultural factors that may influence mothers' willingness to breastfeed for the recommended duration.

Methods

We evaluated factors associated with early cessation of breastfeeding (i.e. before 5 months post-partum) in a randomized clinical trial evaluating different ART regimens used for prevention of mother-to-child transmission during breastfeeding in Botswana. Univariate and multivariable Cox regressions were used to describe predictors of early exclusive BF cessation.

Results

Among 677 women who started breastfeeding, the median time to breastfeeding cessation was

SUBMITTER: Ogwu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4969096 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature