Table 3.
Distribution of child HIV status by the selected maternal characteristics in North Gondar Zone public hospitals, Ethiopia
| Variables | HIV status of the child | |
|---|---|---|
| Positive # (%) | Negative # (%) | |
| Prelacteal feeding | ||
| Yes | 4 (57.1) | 66 (18.3) |
| No | 3 (42.9) | 294 (81.7) |
| Mother’s education | ||
| Illiterate | 5 (71.4) | 105 (29.2) |
| Literate | 2 (28.6) | 255 (70.8) |
| Counseling about exclusive breastfeeding | ||
| Yes | 0 (0) | 347 (96.4) |
| No | 7 (100.0) | 13 (3.6) |
| Mode of delivery | ||
| Vaginal delivery | 7 (100.0) | 167 (46.4) |
| Othersa | 0 (0) | 193 (43.6) |
| History of obstetric problem | ||
| Yes | 4 (57.1) | 170 (47.2) |
| No | 3 (42.9) | 190 (42.8) |
aCesarean section and instrumental delivery