'The divorce program': gendered experiences of HIV positive mothers enrolled in PMTCT programs – the case of rural Malawi
Posted on August 2, 2011
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Conclusions:
PMTCT programs may vary in effectiveness in different contexts unless they fundamentally respond to socio-cultural factors as lived out in communities they intend to serve. The PMTCT program in rural southern Malawi is a case in point. (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Social theory and infant feeding
Posted on July 14, 2011
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Clinicians, public health advisors, nutritionists and others have been attempting to increase breastfeeding rates for the last few decades, with varying degrees of success. We need social science researchers to help us understand the role of infant feeding in the family. Some researchers in the area of food and nutrition have found Pierre Bourdieu’s theoretical framework helpful. In this editorial, I introduce some of Bourdieu’s ideas and suggest researchers interested in infant feeding should consider testing these theories. (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
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Reflections on global policy documents and the WHO's infant feeding guidelines: lessons learnt
Posted on July 13, 2011
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As the papers in this thematic series have illustrated, the postnatal prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) strategy has struggled with lack of local relevance. In an attempt to increase our understanding of the great dissonance between the policy intention and the experiences of the participants in concrete PMTCT programmes, we will in these concluding remarks draw upon writings in institutional ethnography. Through the concept of ‘global texts’ we reflect upon the scientific and ideological underpinnings of the WHO policy guidelines on HIV and infant feeding, and the influence that this policy has had across multiple local settings. The particular impact of the global postnatal PMTCT policy guidelines on the position of breastfeeding lies at the core of the discussion…
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A qualitative study of Western Australian women's perceptions of using a Snoezelen room for breastfeeding during their postpartum hospital stay
Posted on July 12, 2011
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Conclusions:
Insight into how the Snoezelen room promoted relaxation also highlights what contributes to maternal anxiety during breastfeeding experiences in hospital. The findings offer health professionals the opportunity to consider adopting strategies such as a Snoezelen room in their hospital or being innovative in modifying the postpartum setting to promote relaxation for breastfeeding women. (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Women's breastfeeding experiences following a significant primary postpartum haemorrhage: A multicentre cohort study
Posted on July 8, 2011
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Conclusions:
Following a significant PPH, women with greater blood loss are less likely to initiate and sustain full breastfeeding and this may be related, in part, to delays in initial contact with their baby as a consequence of the PPH. These findings have implications for postnatal care as these women may require greater support, education and assistance in initiating and sustaining breastfeeding. In particular, enabling the opportunity for the newborn to suckle as soon as is practicable should be encouraged. (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
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