Preventing mother-to-child transmission
Factors affecting mothers' choice of feeding - a case study from Cameroon
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2177465 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kenneth Ngwambokong Muko (Catholic University of Cameroon), Koubitim Ginnette Tchangwe (St. Martin de Porres Hospital), Valentine Che Ngwa (St James's University Hospital), Laah Njoya (United Hospital Fund) |
| Year | 2004 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 132-138 |
| Publication date | 2004-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAHARA-J Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1729-0376 • E-ISSN: 1813-4424 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17290376.2004.9724836 |
| PMID | 17601001 |
| OpenAlex | W2155799718 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 5 |
This paper reports on factors influencing the decision of mothers regarding the type of feeding method for their babies in a rural setting in Cameroon. The aim of the study was to ascertain the proportion of mothers choosing the different methods of feeding, to determine the various factors influencing their choices, and to ascertain the relationships of these factors to their respective choices. Questionnaires were used on 108 HIV-positive mothers who had delivered babies and who were administered nevirapine at least 3 months prior to the study. A focus group discussion with mothers also took place. Findings were that more mothers (84%) chose breastfeeding than artificial feeding (16%), while a minority (4%) selected mixed feeding. Factors found to militate against artificial feeding were cost (69%), stigma (64%), family pressure (44%), inconvenience in preparation/administration (38%), prior education from health workers (23%), and loss of special attention from family (8%). On the other hand, advice of health worker (44%), ill health (19.5%), free milk (12.5%),job pressure (12.5%) and loss of beauty (12.5%) were found to militate against breastfeeding. A direct relationship was also found between age, educational level, income size, marital status and choice of feeding. Policies targeting stigma reduction and socio-cultural factors affecting the choice of feeding are needed to optimise uptake of the less risky methods of feeding which could in turn contribute to a reduction in transmission
Breastfeeding · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Infant feeding · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Global Maternal and Child Health · Medicine · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Psychology · Pediatrics
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,14 |
| Citation span | 2005 - 2017 (13) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |