Background: While the World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months, evidence on EBF practices among HIV-positive mothers in Ethiopia remains limited. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of EBF among HIV-positive mothers in the Gurage Zone and Yem Special Woreda, Central Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1 to 30, 2023, among mothers attending antiretroviral therapy (ART) and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services. Data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires and analyzed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26. Logistic regression identified determinants of EBF, with significance at P < .05. Results: Of 311 participants, 72.6% practiced EBF. Awareness of complementary feeding time, early breastfeeding initiation, family support, and HIV-status disclosure were determinants of EBF. Conclusion: The overall EBF among HIV-positive mothers was 72.6%. Interventions targeting the identified determinant factors could help improve mothers’ adherence to EBF practices.
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