A qualitative investigation into knowledge, beliefs, and practices surrounding mastitis in sub-Saharan Africa: what implications for vertical transmission of HIV?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mastitis constitutes an important risk factor in HIV vertical transmission. Very little, however, is known on how women in sub-Saharan Africa conceptualise health problems related to breastfeeding, such as mastitis, and how they act...

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Main Authors: Hofmann Jennifer, Sarker Malabika, De Allegri Manuela, Sanon Mamadou, Böhler Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/7/22