Table 2 General counselling skills and decision-making process for choosing feeding option
Factor | Intervention Total = 180* n (%) | Control Total = 180* n (%) | Relative Risk (95%CI) # |
|---|---|---|---|
Time taken for counselling sessions (minutes) | Â | Â | Â |
Mean (95% CI) | Total = 164 35.6 (32.7, 38.5) | Total = 161 30.9 (27.4, 34.4) | 2.2(0.3, 9.0)a |
Provider established rapport | 179 (100) | 175 (97.8) | 1.02 (1.00, 1.05)b |
Provider listened effectively | 171 (96.6) | 158 (88.8) | 1.09 (0.99, 1.20) |
Provider used helpful non-verbal communication | 168 (94.4) | 142 (79.3) | 1.19 (1.02, 1.39) |
Provider used open-ended questions | 160 (90.4) | 129 (72.1) | 1.25 (1.04, 1.52) |
Provider used words that sound judging | 30 (17.4) | 19 (10.7) | 1.63 (0.73, 3.68) |
Provider used visual aids in explaining risk of HIV transfer through breast milk | 141 (79.2) | 30 (17.0) | 4.65 (2.28, 9.46) |
Provider discussed possible advantages for informing partner of her HIV status | 166 (92.7) | 146 (82.0) | 1.13 (0.99, 1.29) |
Provider discussed possible advantages for informing anyone else living in the household of her HIV status | 152 (84.9) | 103 (58.2) | 1.46 (1.11, 1.92) |
Partner involvement in infant feeding decisions discussed | 161 (91.0) | 116 (65.9) | 1.38 (1.09, 1.75) |
Provider checked mother's understanding of her feeding choice | 166 (93.8) | 129 (72.9) | 1.29 (1.08, 1.53) |
Provider performance with regards to quality of counselling was excellent | 123 (69.5) | 69 (38.5) | 1.80 (1.09, 2.97) |