HIV transmission through breastfeeding: a study in Malawi
PG Miotti, TET Taha, NI Kumwenda, R Broadhead… - Jama, 1999 - jamanetwork.com
ContextUnderstanding the risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission through
breastfeeding is essential for advising HIV-infected mothers and formulating public health
policy recommendations. ObjectiveTo measure the frequency, timing, and risk factors of HIV
transmission through breast milk. DesignProspective cohort study conducted between 1994
and 1997, with follow-up of infants through 24 months of age. SettingPostnatal clinic of
tertiary care hospital, Blantyre, Malawi. ParticipantsA total of 672 infants (HIV-negative at …
breastfeeding is essential for advising HIV-infected mothers and formulating public health
policy recommendations. ObjectiveTo measure the frequency, timing, and risk factors of HIV
transmission through breast milk. DesignProspective cohort study conducted between 1994
and 1997, with follow-up of infants through 24 months of age. SettingPostnatal clinic of
tertiary care hospital, Blantyre, Malawi. ParticipantsA total of 672 infants (HIV-negative at …