Acceptability of a Nipple Shield Delivery System Administering Antiviral Agents to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV through Breastfeeding

Conclusion:
The NSDS is a potentially acceptable method of PMTCT during breastfeeding. Further studies are needed to confirm acceptability, safety, and efficacy. For NSDS adoption to PMTCT, strategies will need to be developed to minimize HIV-related stigma and to ensure that continuous hygiene of the device is maintained.

Source: Journal of Human Lactation - January 12, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Hart, C. W., Israel-Ballard, K. A., Joanis, C. L., Baniecki, M. L., Thungu, F., Gerrard, S. E., Kneen, E., Sokal, D. C. Tags: FastTrack: Original Research Source Type: research