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Knowledge and associated factors on exclusive breastfeeding among HIV positive mothers who have children age 0-24 months in Central Zone, Tigray, North Ethiopia, 2019

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Abstract Background: Although breastfeeding is widely practiced in many African countries, studies have shown that lack of knowledge, pressure, and cultural beliefs play a significant role in the success of exclusive breastfeeding for six months. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess knowledge and determinant factors affecting exclusives breastfeeding among mothers living with HIV/AIDS have children age 0-24 months in central zone Tigray. Methods: A Facility-based Cross-Sectional study was carried out on April 23 to May 10, 2017. A systemic random sampling method was used to select study participants. Information was collected using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire. The data were entered into Epi info 7 and imported to SPSS version 22. Summary statistics and logistic regression analysis were performed using SPSS version 22. Those variables having a P-value of less than 0.2 in the bivariable analysis were fitted in multivariable analysis.AOR with 95% CI and P-value<0.05 were used during multivariable analysis to identify the factors associated with the knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding. Result: In this study, the overall knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding was 88.4%. Monthly income (AOR: 5.57, 95% CI: (1.176-26.38)) and age at first birth (AOR: 0.339, 95% CI, (0.133-0.863) were significantly associated with knowledge of HIV positive mothers towards exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: HIV positive mothers attending health care facilities in the central zone, Tigray region knowledge of the mothers was good but still now needs the effort to achieve the goal of exclusives breastfeeding. HIV positive mothers with risk factor income and Age need strict follow up to increase knowledge on exclusives breastfeeding. Keywords: Knowledge, Exclusive breastfeeding, HIV positive Mothers.

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Embaye, H., Gebru, T. (2020). Knowledge and associated factors on exclusive breastfeeding among HIV positive mothers who have children age 0-24 months in Central Zone, Tigray, North Ethiopia, 2019. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-15540/v1

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Hamelmal Mekonen Embaye Teferi Gebru

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