The aim of this study was to explore, describe and interpret the experiences of
Immunodeficiency Human Virus (HIV) infected mothers regarding exclusive
breastfeeding in the first six months of the infant’s life. This was a qualitative study with
phenomenology as a design as the study was about lived experiences. The sample
consisted of HIV infected mothers aged 18 years and above who opted for exclusive
breastfeeding for the first six months of their infant’s lives. Purposive sampling was
used. Data was collected through one to one semi structured interviews of fifteen
mothers of babies aged six to twelve months.
The study revealed that mothers had both positive and negative experiences which
were influenced by among others; the level of support the mothers received, disclosure
of HIV status and health education received at the health facility. The findings of the
study revealed a low level of understanding of the Infant and Young Child Feeding
Policy by health professionals / Health Studies / M. A. (Health Studies)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/18967 |
| Date | 19 August 2015 |
| Creators | Phakisi, Selloane |
| Contributors | Mathibe-Neke, J. M. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (ix, 65 leaves) : illustrations, application/pdf |
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