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Matovu et al. (2008); Uganda

Scale/Scope:
3 health facilities (2 hospitals, 1 center)
Evaluation Design:
Retrospective crosssectional study – 139 HIV infected women with children 6-12 months old who adhered to EBF for six months, 139 HIV infected women who did not adhere to EBF for six months
Outcomes
Outcomes Measured:
EBF for 6 months among HIV+ women (individual vs. group counseling)
Results:
OR=3.43
P-values/CIs:
p<0.05
High Impact Practices:
Exclusive breastfeeding
Outcomes Measured:
EBF for 6 months among HIV+ women (at least 4 ANC sessions attended vs. fewer than 4)
Results:
OR=5.95
P-values/CIs:
p<0.05
High Impact Practices:
Exclusive breastfeeding
Outcomes Measured:
% EBF for 6 months among HIV+ women (attended at least 6 postnatal counseling sessions vs. fewer than 6)
Results:
OR=3.34
P-values/CIs:
p<0.05
High Impact Practices:
Exclusive breastfeeding
Outcomes Measured:
EBF for 6 months among HIV+ women (discussed with health worker decision regarding EBF vs. did not)
Results:
OR= 4.97
P-values/CIs:
p<0.05
High Impact Practices:
Exclusive breastfeeding