Infant-feeding practices of HIV-positive mothers in the south west region of Cameroon

Authors

  • P. N. Fon Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health and Hygiene, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
  • J. C. N. Assob Senior Lecturer, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
  • J. Ndzo Medical Doctor , Programme in Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
  • E. Ngu Professor of Medicine and Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
  • G. Monekosso

Keywords:

HIV/AIDS, Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission, infant feeding choice

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Published

2013-04-25

How to Cite

N. Fon, P. ., N. Assob, J. C., Ndzo, J. ., Ngu, E. ., & Monekosso, G. . (2013). Infant-feeding practices of HIV-positive mothers in the south west region of Cameroon. Scientific Journal of Medical Science, 2(4), 48-55. Retrieved from http://sjournals.com/index.php/sjms/article/view/1341

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