Table 3 Distribution of child HIV status by the selected maternal characteristics in North Gondar Zone public hospitals, Ethiopia
Variables | HIV status of the child | |
|---|---|---|
Positive # (%) | Negative # (%) | |
Prelacteal feeding | Â | Â |
Yes | 4 (57.1) | 66 (18.3) |
No | 3 (42.9) | 294 (81.7) |
Mother’s education |  |  |
Illiterate | 5 (71.4) | 105 (29.2) |
Literate | 2 (28.6) | 255 (70.8) |
Counseling about exclusive breastfeeding | Â | Â |
Yes | 0 (0) | 347 (96.4) |
No | 7 (100.0) | 13 (3.6) |
Mode of delivery | Â | Â |
Vaginal delivery | 7 (100.0) | 167 (46.4) |
Othersa | 0 (0) | 193 (43.6) |
History of obstetric problem | Â | Â |
Yes | 4 (57.1) | 170 (47.2) |
No | 3 (42.9) | 190 (42.8) |