Comparison of Feeding Options for HIV-Exposed Infants: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Indian Pediatr
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2019 Jun; 56(6): 476-480
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| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-199226
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
To compare growth, anemia prevalence, and sickness frequency in HIV-exposed uninfected infants on different feeding modes.Methods:
In this retrospectivecohort study, 109 HIV-exposed uninfected infants registered atour center were categorizedintothree groups as per their feeding mode during first 6 months viz. exclusively breast fed(n=50), animal milk fed (n=40) and commercial infant formula fed (n=19). Theiranthropometric parameters, hemoglobin and frequency of sickness at the age of 6 monthswere compared.Results:
There were no significant inter-group differences in the weightfor age, weight for length, length for age z-scores (P=0.16, 0.37 and 0.12, respectively);proportion of infants with underweight (P=0.63), wasting (P=0.82), or stunting (P=0.82),and mean hemoglobin levels among the 3 groups at 6 month of age. Animal milk fed andformula fed infant had increased risk of sickness compared to exclusively breastfed infants(OR 2.5 and 2.49, respectively; P<0.01).Conclusions:
In circumstances wherebreastfeeding is not feasible or preferred, animal milk feeding offers a viable alternative tocommercial infant feeding formula in HIV exposed infants.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2019
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