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Mothers living with HIV: replacing breastfeeding by infant formula

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Author(s):
Willyane de Andrade Alvarenga [1] ; Lucila Castanheira Nascimento [2] ; Camila Lima Leal [3] ; Marcia Regina Cangiani Fabbro [4] ; Jamile Claro de Castro Bussadori [5] ; Simone Santos e Silva Melo [6] ; Denisse Cartagena-Ramos [7] ; Giselle Dupas [8]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de São Carlos - Brasil
[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto - Brasil
[3] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto - Brasil
[4] Universidade Federal de São Carlos - Brasil
[5] Universidade Federal de São Carlos - Brasil
[6] Maternidade Dona Evangelina Rosa - Brasil
[7] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto - Brasil
[8] Universidade Federal de São Carlos - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 8
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem; v. 72, n. 5, p. 1153-1160, 2019-09-16.
Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: To explore factors that interact and shape the meaning and experience of mothers of HIV-exposed children in relation to replacing breastfeeding by infant formula. Method: A qualitative study was carried out with 23 mothers living with HIV, whose children were up to 18 months of age and under follow-up in a specialized care service. Symbolic Interactionism, semi-structured interviews and content analysis were adopted as theoretical framework. Results: The social symbols of breastfeeding, the (un)availability of the milk formula and the (lack of)support of health professionals influenced the mothers’ experience with formula feeding. Social, cultural and economic constraints have proved capable of undermining the conditions necessary for the replacement of breastfeeding. Final considerations: The availability of infant formula, access to lactation inhibitor and quality of health services still represent challenges to eradicate new HIV infections in children. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/21001-2 - Caring for children exposed to the virus of human immunodeficiency: a trajectory of apprehension
Grantee:Willyane de Andrade Alvarenga
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master