A qualitative investigation into knowledge, beliefs, and practices surrounding mastitis in sub-Saharan Africa: what implications for vertical transmission of HIV?

• Autori principali: Hofmann Jennifer (Autore), Sarker Malabika (Autore), De Allegri Manuela (Autore), Sanon Mamadou (Autore), Böhler Thomas (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mastitis constitutes an important risk factor in HIV vertical transmission. Very little, however, is known on how women in sub-Saharan Africa conceptualise health problems related to breastfeeding, such as mastitis, and how they act...