Growth and development of infants born to HIV positive mothers, Ranong Province

Abstract

A Study was conducted in the provincial hospital of Ranong to observe and follow the growth and development of infants born to HIV positive mothers. Twenty – one babies were delivered in the hospital during the period from March 1990 to January 1992. Of these, only 7 children were regularly followed and their growth and development rates were recorded

It was found that the growth and development of the babies, regardless of their HIV status, were likely to be affected by their parents, family and care providers. Such effects were adverse and mostly avoidable. Therefore, father, mother, relatives and health personnel should cooperatively try to minimize the undesirable effects in order to promote the growth and development of the babies.