IMPROVING EDUCATION PROGRAMME AT PMTCT SITES IN LIBERIA: A KAP STUDY ON NUTRITION AND INFANT FEEDING AMONG CLIENTS OF 3 PMTCT SITES.

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed to determine the gap in nutrition and infant feeding knowledge, attitude, and practice among the HIV-positive mothers under 6 months, in order to improve nutritional education program at PMTCT sites level. A total of 90 mothers of children under 6 months chosen at random were interviewed in three PMTCT sites. Data were analyzed by EPI INFO 3.5.3. The results showed in general fair knowledge, attitude but poor practice among the HIV positive mothers of children under 6 months in terms of nutrition and infant feeding.