Main Themes | Sub-themes |
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3.1.1 Knowledge and practices about the recommended breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration | |
3.1.2 Exclusive breastfeeding knowledge and practices | |
3.1.3Breastfeeding and mother-to-child transmission of HIV (MTCT) | |
3.1.3.1 Fear of infecting the baby | |
3.1.3.2 Effectiveness of ARVs to prevent HIV transmission through breastfeeding | |
3.1.3.3 Challenges with ART adherence | |
3.1.3.4 Poor viral load monitoring | |
3.1.3.5 HIV status disclosure | |
3.1.4 Perceived quality of counselling | |
3.1.4.1 Health care worker counselling | |
3.1.4.2 Accuracy of infant feeding messages | |
3.1.4.3 Experiences with Mom Connect | |
3.1.5 Lack of infant feeding / breastfeeding support | |
3.1.5.1 Support by health care workers | |
3.1.5.2 The role of male partners | |
3.1.6 Other breastfeeding- related challenges impacting on HIV transmission through breastfeeding | |
3.1.6.1 Unknown partner HIV status | |
3.1.6.2 Inconsistent or non-condom use | |
3.1.6.3 Poor HIV risk perception | |
3.1.7 Other factors contributing to inappropriate infant feeding practices | |
3.1.7.1 Perceived insufficient milk and infant cues | |
3.1.7.2 Schooling and Employment | |
3.1.7.3 Family pressures | |
3.1.7.4 Maternal attitudes to breastfeeding | |
3.1.8 Coping strategies for mothers |