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Breastfeeding
South African health workers' need training about breastfeeding in HIV context
April 21st, 2005
A study conducted in South Africa assessed "breastfeeding knowledge amongst health workers in an area of high HIV prevalence." S. Shah and colleagues, Africa Center for Health & Population Studies, wrote, "A cross-sectional survey using semistructured questionnaires and problem-based scenarios was carried out. Responses were compared to those recommended in the World Health Organization (WHO) Breastfeeding Counseling Course. The setting was a rural area of KwaZulu Natal, with a population of 220,000 people." They noted that "at the time of the study approximately 36% of pregnant women were HIV infected and no program to prevent mother-to-child...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-04-21)
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