Comparative effects of three methods of promoting breastfeeding among human immunodeficiency virus-infected women in Uganda: A parallel randomized clinical trial

Joyce Namale-Matovu, Arthur H. Owora, Carol Onyango-Makumbi, Mike Mubiru, Prossy E. Namuli, Mahnaz Motevalli-Oliner, Philippa Musoke, Monica Nolan, Mary G. Fowler

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Abstract

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the comparative effects of three breastfeeding promotion interventions on the duration of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and any breastfeeding (BF) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women in Uganda. Methods: Between February 2012 and February 2013, 218 HIV-infected pregnant mothers were randomly assigned to (A) standard care (n=73), (B) enhanced family/peer support (n=72) or (C) enhanced nutrition education (n=73). Results: The prevalence (%) of EBF/BF did not differ between intervention arms at the sixth (A, 85/92; B, 84/ 91; C, 87/89) and ninth (A, 17/91; B, 18/89; C, 16/87) postpartum month assessments (p>0.05). However, the risk of early BF cessation differed between intervention arms depending on the mother's level of formal education (p=0.04). Among women with no formal education, the risk of early BF cessation was 88% (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 0.12 [95% confidence interval {CI} 0.05-0.30]) and 93% (aHR 0.07 [95% CI 0.03-0.18]) lower in arms B and C, respectively, than in arm A (p<0.01). HIV status disclosure to a partner was associated with a higher risk of early EBF (p=0.03) and BF (p=0.04) cessation. Conclusions: In resource-limited settings, enhanced (vs standard care) EBF promotion interventions may not differentially influence EBF but reduce the risk of early BF cessation among women with no formal education. Targeted enhanced interventions among women with no formal education and a mother's partner may be critical to reducing the risk of early EBF/BF cessation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)430-441
Number of pages12
JournalInternational health
Volume10
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • HIV-infected women
  • breastfeeding cessation
  • exclusive breastfeeding
  • randomized clinical trial

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health(social science)
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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