Food insecurity is associated with attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding among women in urban Kenya.

摘要: This study aimed to document whether food insecurity was associated with beliefs and attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among urban Kenyan women. We conducted structured interviews 75 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-affected HIV-status unknown, low-income women who were either pregnant or a child ≤24 months residing in Nakuru, Kenya generate categorical open-ended responses on knowledge, EBF insecurity. facilitated six focus group discussions (FGD) HIV-affected unknown mothers (n = 50 women) assess barriers facilitators EBF. Of 148 complete interview data, 77% moderately severely insecure (FIS). Women FIS households had significantly greater odds of believing that breast milk would be insufficient for 6 [odds ratio (OR), 2.6; 95% confidence interval (95% CI), 1.0, 6.8], experience health social problems (OR, 2.7; CI, 7.3), need adequate support 6.7) they themselves unable follow counsellor's advice 3.2; 1.3, 8.3). Qualitative analysis FGD transcripts indicated the maternal hunger contributes perceived insufficiency, anxiety about infant perception access is necessary successful breastfeeding. The lived sample low-income, commonly FIS, reduces their capacity implement at least one key recommended feeding practices, months.