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Background: Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) is the recommended feeding method for HIV exposed infants in resource limited settings. This study aimed to evaluate the feeding practices and possible determinants among HIV-positive mothers receiving care for prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme (PMTCT) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study among HIV positive mothers who were receiving care for PMTCT. A structured questionnaire was self-administered to mothers whose babies were at least one year old. Information obtained included the sociodemographic characteristics of the mothers, the choice of feeding practiced by the mothers, reason for the choice of feeding, duration of breastfeeding and reason for breastfeeding. Obtained data was analysed and a p-value of |
