The Impact of Feeding Methods and HIV on Infants in Bolivia

Authors

Neal Peterson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Kirk Dearden, Brigham Young University

Keywords

feeding methods, HIV, infants, Bolivia

College

Life Sciences

Department

Health Science

Abstract

Over the last several decades in Latin America there has been a shift from exclusive breastfeeding (no foods or liquids other than breastmilk) to replacement feeding (foods and liquids in addition to or other than breastmilk). Whether because of social stigma or lack of time, mothers are increasingly turning to alternative feeding methods. Studies by various scientists have shown that exclusive breastfeeding is the most beneficial method of infant feeding and results in less sickness and decreased infant mortality. However, given that HIV can be transmitted through breastmilk, does the increasing prevalence of HIV globally significantly contribute to increased morbidity and mortality relative to deaths from diarrhea, acute respiratory infections and other infectious causes?

Recommended Citation

Peterson, Neal and Dearden, Dr. Kirk (2013) "The Impact of Feeding Methods and HIV on Infants in Bolivia," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1163.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1163