Feeding modalities, HIV transmission and its predictors among HIV-exposed infants visited Gamo and Gofa zones public health facilities, Southern Ethiopia: a retrospective follow up study

• Main Authors: Nigus Kabtu Belete (Author), Nega Degefa Megersa (Author), Sultan Hussen Hebo (Author), Megbaru Debalkie Animut (Author), Eshetu Zerihun Tariku (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Despite the highest (88%) Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV coverage in Eastern Africa, 50% of new HIV infections in children aged 0-14 years occur in the region. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the feeding modalities, the rate of HIV transmi...