Breastfeeding, Antiretroviral drugs, and Nutrition Study (BAN) (2002-ongoing)

This study is looking at the impact of antiretroviral drugs and nutritional interventions, including maternal nutrition supplementation, exclusive breastfeeding, and use of locally produced therapeutic foods following early breastfeeding cessation, on mother-to-child HIV transmission and the health and nutritional status of mothers and infants. To date, over 1000 women and infants have been enrolled and are being followed for one year. The study is being carried out in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control, which funds the study, the University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill and UNC Project/Lilongwe.

Health Areas
Adolescent and women's nutrition, Infant feeding and HIV/AIDS, Infant and young child feeding, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.

Behavior Change Strategies or Processes
Monitoring and evaluation, Behavioral research, Nutrition assessment & surveillance.

Project Director
Ellen Piwoz

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