Access and use of infant formula and other foods among children born to HIV positive mothers

• Autor(a) principal: Machado, Márcia Maria Tavares
• Data de Publicação: 2009
• Outros Autores: Galvão, Marli Teresinha Gimeniz, Kerr-Pontes, Ligia Regina Sansigolo, Cunha, Antonio José Ledo Alves da, Leite, Álvaro Jorge Madeiro, Lindsay, Ana Cristina, Leite, Robério Dias, Leite, Christiane Araújo Chaves
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista Eletrônica de Enfermagem
• Texto Completo: https://revistas.ufg.br/fen/article/view/7477
• topic: Bottle feeding; Nutrition; Child Health; HIV-1; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.; Alimentación artificial; Nutrición; Salud del Niño; VIH-1; Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida.; Alimentação artificial; Nutrição; Saúde da Criança; HIV-1; Síndrome de Imunodeficiência Adquirida.

The aim of this qualitative study was to: examine child feeding practices of children 0-2 years of age born to HIV+ mothers and, identify factors related to the distribution and receipt of infant formula at government health units. Fifteen in-depth interviews were conducted with women who had children between 0 and 2 years of age and who were receiving health services at the referral Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Brazil by trained interviewers using a semi-structured questionnaire including open-ended questions. Two main themes were identified: 1. issues related to access and receipt of infant formula by HIV+ mothers; 2. child feeding practices. Study results showed that HIV+ mothers face several barriers to access and receive infant formulas for their children and that they also have difficulties with daily child feeding practices. The lack of preparedness of the health units to address the needs of HIV+ mothers with infants was revealed by this study, indicating the complexity of rendering services to this population group by current existing health services. In addition, study results showed that the diet of the children is rich in carbohydrates and dairy, with early introduction of “table food” and processed foods. Findings suggest the need for multidisciplinary teams adequately trained to follow up the growth and development of these children in order to guarantee the food security of this high-risk group. Key words: Bottle feeding; Nutrition; Child Health; HIV-1; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.