Lack of HIV RNA test result is a barrier to breastfeeding among women living with HIV in Botswana

Lack of HIV RNA test result is a barrier to breastfeeding among women living with HIV in Botswana

Abstract Background Botswana updated its antiretroviral treatment (ART) guidelines in May 2016 to support breastfeeding for women living with HIV (WLHIV) on ART who have documented HIV RNA suppression during pregnancy. Methods From September 2016 to March 2019, we evaluated feeding method at dischar...

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Main Authors: Gloria Katuta Mayondi, Aamirah Mussa, Rebecca Zash, Sikhulile Moyo, Arielle Issacson, Modiegi Diseko, Judith Mabuta, Goabaone Mogomotsi, Eldah Dintwa, Joseph Makhema, Mompati Mmalane, Shahin Lockman, Chelsea Morroni, Roger Shapiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Subjects:
HIV
Infant feeding
Women living with HIV
Breastfeeding
Viral load
Botswana
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-021-00424-x

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