Publications by authors named "Milka Njeri Wanjohi"
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- This study investigates the social and cultural factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among HIV positive mothers in Koibatek, Kenya, highlighting the need for tailored interventions.
- It identifies facilitators for EBF, including healthcare counselling, desire for a healthy baby, and the use of antiretrovirals, while pointing out barriers such as misinformation, stigma, and cultural pressures.
- The findings emphasize the importance of holistic approaches to breastfeeding support, integrating community involvement to improve adherence and ultimately reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterise the local foods and beverages sold and advertised in three deprived urban African neighbourhoods.
Design: Cross-sectional observational study. We undertook an audit of all food outlets (outlet type and food sold) and food advertisements.
Donor human milk (DHM) is recomended as the best alternative when use of mothers' own milk is not a feasible option. Kenya has not yet established human milk banks (HMBs) for provision of safe DHM, which is free from any physical, chemical, microbiological contaminants or pathogens. This study aimed to establish the perceptions on donating and using DHM, and establishing HMBs in Kenya.
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