Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding by maternal HIV status: a population-based survey in Kenya.
Breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding
HIV-exposed uninfected children
Immunization visits
Sub-saharan Africa
Women living with HIV
Journal
International breastfeeding journal
ISSN: 1746-4358
Titre abrégé: Int Breastfeed J
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101251562
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
26 Jun 2024
26 Jun 2024
Historique:
received:
01
09
2023
accepted:
15
06
2024
medline:
27
6
2024
pubmed:
27
6
2024
entrez:
26
6
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the first six months remains low globally, despite known benefits of lower morbidity and mortality among breastfed infants. It is important to understand factors associated with breastfeeding to support optimal breastfeeding practices, particularly in settings with a high burden of HIV. We analyzed data from a population-level survey of mother-infant pairs attending 6-week or 9-month immunizations at 141 clinics across Kenya. Primary outcomes included maternal report of (1) EBF at 6-week visit, defined as currently feeding the infant breast milk only, (2) EBF for the first 6-months of life, defined as breastfeeding or feeding the infant breast milk only with no introduction of other liquids or solid foods until 6 months, and (3) continued breastfeeding with complementary feeding at 9-months. Correlates of breastfeeding practices were assessed using generalized Poisson regression models accounting for facility-level clustering. Among 1662 mothers at 6-weeks, nearly all self-reported breastfeeding of whom 93% were EBF. Among 1180 mothers at 9-months, 99% had ever breastfed, 94% were currently breastfeeding and 73% reported 6-month EBF. At 6-weeks, younger age (< 25 years) (adjusted Prevalence Ratio (aPR) 0.96; 95% CI 0.93, 0.99), lower education (aPR 0.96; 95% CI 0.93, 0.99) and recent infant illness (aPR 0.97; 95% CI 0.94, 1.00) were associated with lower EBF prevalence while women living with HIV (WLWH) had higher EBF prevalence (aPR 1.06; 95% CI 1.02, 1.10) than women without HIV. 6-month EBF prevalence was 26% higher in WLWH (aPR 1.26; 95% CI 1.15, 1.35) than women without HIV, 14% lower in women reporting mild or above depressive symptoms (aPR 0.86; 95% CI 0.76, 0.99) than those with none or minimal depressive symptoms, and 15% lower in women with versus without history of intimate partner violence (aPR 0.85; 95% CI 0.74, 0.98). At 9-months, WLWH had a lower prevalence of continued breastfeeding with complementary feeding (aPR 0.73; 95% CI 0.64, 0.84) than women without HIV. WLWH had higher EBF prevalence in the first 6-months, but lower prevalence of continued breastfeeding at 9-months. Strategies to support EBF and continued breastfeeding beyond 6-months postpartum, particularly among WLWH, are needed.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the first six months remains low globally, despite known benefits of lower morbidity and mortality among breastfed infants. It is important to understand factors associated with breastfeeding to support optimal breastfeeding practices, particularly in settings with a high burden of HIV.
METHODS
METHODS
We analyzed data from a population-level survey of mother-infant pairs attending 6-week or 9-month immunizations at 141 clinics across Kenya. Primary outcomes included maternal report of (1) EBF at 6-week visit, defined as currently feeding the infant breast milk only, (2) EBF for the first 6-months of life, defined as breastfeeding or feeding the infant breast milk only with no introduction of other liquids or solid foods until 6 months, and (3) continued breastfeeding with complementary feeding at 9-months. Correlates of breastfeeding practices were assessed using generalized Poisson regression models accounting for facility-level clustering.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Among 1662 mothers at 6-weeks, nearly all self-reported breastfeeding of whom 93% were EBF. Among 1180 mothers at 9-months, 99% had ever breastfed, 94% were currently breastfeeding and 73% reported 6-month EBF. At 6-weeks, younger age (< 25 years) (adjusted Prevalence Ratio (aPR) 0.96; 95% CI 0.93, 0.99), lower education (aPR 0.96; 95% CI 0.93, 0.99) and recent infant illness (aPR 0.97; 95% CI 0.94, 1.00) were associated with lower EBF prevalence while women living with HIV (WLWH) had higher EBF prevalence (aPR 1.06; 95% CI 1.02, 1.10) than women without HIV. 6-month EBF prevalence was 26% higher in WLWH (aPR 1.26; 95% CI 1.15, 1.35) than women without HIV, 14% lower in women reporting mild or above depressive symptoms (aPR 0.86; 95% CI 0.76, 0.99) than those with none or minimal depressive symptoms, and 15% lower in women with versus without history of intimate partner violence (aPR 0.85; 95% CI 0.74, 0.98). At 9-months, WLWH had a lower prevalence of continued breastfeeding with complementary feeding (aPR 0.73; 95% CI 0.64, 0.84) than women without HIV.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
WLWH had higher EBF prevalence in the first 6-months, but lower prevalence of continued breastfeeding at 9-months. Strategies to support EBF and continued breastfeeding beyond 6-months postpartum, particularly among WLWH, are needed.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38926772
doi: 10.1186/s13006-024-00651-y
pii: 10.1186/s13006-024-00651-y
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Journal Article
Langues
eng
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