Table 3.
Infant-feeding practice of HIV-positive mothers attending antiretroviral therapy services in Bahir Dar City, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, in 2018 (N = 213).
| Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Type of feeding | ||
| EBF | 77 | 36.2 |
| ERF | 101 | 47.4 |
| Mixed feeding | 35 | 16.4 |
| Time of first initiation of breastfeeding | ||
| <1 h after delivery | 147 | 69 |
| >1 h after delivery | 66 | 31 |
| Infant feeding practices | ||
| Recommended | 178 | 83.6 |
| Not recommended | 35 | 16.4 |
| Frequency of formula feeding* | ||
| <8 times/d | 40 | 39.6 |
| >8 times/d | 61 | 60.4 |
EBF = exclusive breastfeeding; ERF = exclusive replacement feeding.
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n = 101.