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Nutrition and HIV/AIDS: A Training Manual - Linkages Project

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SESSION 7 INFANT FEEDING AND PREVENTION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD-TRANSMISSION OF <strong>HIV</strong>PurposeThe purpose of this session is to equip students with knowledge <strong>and</strong> materialsnecessary to underst<strong>and</strong> the concepts <strong>and</strong> latest research findings related to PMTCT,as well as programmatic experience <strong>and</strong> lessons learned for future application.Learning objectivesAt the end of this session students will be able to:• Provide a comprehensive definition of MTCT, the scope <strong>and</strong> magnitude of theproblem, <strong>and</strong> associated issues• Present a risk analysis for vertical transmission of <strong>HIV</strong>, including the LINKAGESrisk model• Summarize the key research studies on MTCT <strong>and</strong> their policy <strong>and</strong> programmingimplications• Describe interventions to prevent MTCT <strong>and</strong> their relative efficacy, includingthe Ndola case studyPrerequisite knowledge• Technical knowledge <strong>and</strong> background on breastfeeding <strong>and</strong> young child <strong>and</strong>maternal nutrition• Basic underst<strong>and</strong>ing of lactation management• Basic counseling skills182

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