HIV-negative status is associated with very early onset of lactation among ghanaian women

Gloria E. Otoo, Grace S. Marquis, Daniel W. Sellen, Donna J. Chapman, Rafael Pérez-Escamilla

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Abstract

This is a longitudinal cohort study investigating the association between maternal HIV status and the reported onset of lactation. The Research to Improve Infant Nutrition and Growth project recruited 442 mothers from 3 antenatal clinics in the eastern region of Ghana, based on positive, negative, and unknown HIV status. Onset of lactation was assessed by maternal perception and validated with 2 subsamples: measurement of infant breast milk intake (n = 40) and daily infant weight measurement for 2 weeks (n = 150). Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify predictors of very early onset of lactation (onset of lactation < 6 hours). Predictors of very early onset of lactation include HIV-negative status (odds ratio = 2.68; P =.014), multiparity (odds ratio = 2.93; P =.009), vaginal delivery (odds ratio = 2.55; P =.035), and having a male child (odds ratio = 1.86; P =.032). The findings indicate an association between maternal HIV status and very early onset of lactation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)107-117
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Human Lactation
Volume26
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2010

Keywords

  • Ghana
  • HIV
  • exclusive breastfeeding
  • onset of lactation

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