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

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Estimated time: 120 minutes excluding time for field workOutlineContent Methodology Timing1. Definition of terms <strong>and</strong> scope of theproblem• Meaning <strong>and</strong> scale of mother-to-childtransmission of <strong>HIV</strong> (MTCT), especiallyresulting from infant feeding• Infant feeding practices (countryspecificexamples)2. Risk analysis <strong>and</strong> factors for MTCT, withemphasis on the breastfeeding period• Size of risk <strong>and</strong> risk factors fortransmission of <strong>HIV</strong> during pregnancy,labor <strong>and</strong> delivery, <strong>and</strong> breastfeeding• Possible mechanisms of <strong>HIV</strong> transmissionduring breastfeeding (enabling factors,inhibitory factors, <strong>and</strong> colostrum)• Risk factors for breastfeeding <strong>and</strong> MTCT:viral load, maternal immune system,breast health, pattern <strong>and</strong> mode ofbreastfeeding, duration ofbreastfeeding, maternal nutritionalstatus, <strong>and</strong> child factors such as age <strong>and</strong>oral <strong>and</strong> intestinal health3. Interventions to prevent MTCT• Essential nutrition actions in ANC <strong>and</strong>VCT• Support for safer infant feedingpractices (modified exclusivebreastfeeding, exclusive replacementfeeding, other breastmilk options)• Short course antiretroviral (ARV)prophylaxis, optional obstetric care, <strong>and</strong>family planningFacilitate an interactivelecture using PowerPoint 7presentationDistribute H<strong>and</strong>out 7.1:WHO Recommendations onReplacement Feeding toReduce the Risk of MTCT<strong>and</strong> H<strong>and</strong>out 7.2: PMTCT-Infant Feeding Decision-Making AlgorithmFacilitate Exercise 7: Roleplay in pairs a healthworker counseling a motheror father on safer infantfeeding in <strong>HIV</strong>-prevalentcommunities (case studiesincluded)Distribute case study fromNdola, Zambia100minutes183

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