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Journal articles on the topic "Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) policy"

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International, Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR). "A Study to Assess Knowledge regarding baby friendly hospital Initiative (Bfhi) Policy among Nurses in A Selected Hospital, Bangalore." International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) 9, no. 4 (2024): 102–7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15422761.

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<strong>Abstract</strong> The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was introduced in 1991 by UNICEF and the World Health Organization with the aim of endorsing and advancing breastfeeding. BFHI has established Ten Steps of Successful Breastfeeding as guidelines. The primary objective of BFHI policy is to advocate, safeguard, and bolster breastfeeding. Nurses hold a crucial responsibility in promoting and assisting breastfeeding, given their frequent interactions with mothers during prenatal and postnatal visits, where they can educate and advocate for breastfeeding. Therefore, it is impera
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Abolyan, Liubov V., Laura N. Haiek, Irina M. Pastbina, and Ragnhild Maastrup. "Compliance With the “Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative for Neonatal Wards” in Russian Hospitals." Journal of Human Lactation 37, no. 3 (2021): 521–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08903344211002754.

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Background The expansion of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative to neonatal wards, known as the Neo-BFHI, provides recommendations to support breastfeeding, as outlined in the Three Guiding Principles, the expanded Ten Steps, and the International Code for Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes. In 2017, Russia participated in an international survey about compliance with the Neo-BFHI. Research Aim To assess breastfeeding support policies and practices in Russian neonatal wards at the country and federal district level in accordance with the Neo-BFHI recommendations. Methods This study was a p
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Anandhy.K , Dr Anilet, Shamen Margaret., and Prof Achsha Shiny.A. "A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Policy Among Staff Nurses of the Pediatric and Obstetric Unit at Jeyaharan Hospital Nagercoil." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 09, no. 07 (2025): 1–9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem50554.

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Introduction: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF in 1991, aims to promote, support, and protect breastfeeding through evidence-based maternity care practices. This global program encourages hospitals and maternity facilities to implement the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" to ensure optimal infant feeding and mother-infant bonding. Despite proven benefits, implementation remains varied, highlighting the need for evaluating BFHI practices and outcomes. Statement of the Problem: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of
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Walsh, Aisling, Pieternella Pieterse, Zoe McCormack, Ellen Chirwa, and Anne Matthews. "Improving breastfeeding support through the implementation of the baby friendly hospital and community initiatives: a scoping review protocol." HRB Open Research 4 (January 4, 2021): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.13180.1.

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Background: Improved breastfeeding practices have the potential to save the lives of over 823,000 children under 5 years old globally every year. Exclusively breastfeeding infants for the first six months would lead to the largest infant mortality reduction. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global campaign by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), which promotes best practice to support breastfeeding in maternity services. The Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) is an extension of the BHFI’s 10th step of the Ten Steps to Successful
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Habte, Mahilet Berhanu, Misra Abdulahi, Michelle Plusquin, and Charlotte Cosemans. "Effectiveness of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative on Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Nutrients 17, no. 14 (2025): 2283. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17142283.

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Background: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) promotes, protects, and supports optimal breastfeeding through facility-based strategies. While prior studies have examined individual BFHI components in specific contexts, global evidence on its overall impact remains limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the BFHI’s effectiveness in improving early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices worldwide. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google for English-language studies. Eligible studies included rand
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Bacciaglia, Meagan, and Hannah Neufeld. "Examining the Application and Use of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Within Rural and Urban Health Facilities in Canada and Australia Among Indigenous Mothers." Current Developments in Nutrition 6, Supplement_1 (2022): 1131. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac072.003.

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Abstract Objectives To prevent infant mortality and morbidity, the WHO and UNICEF established the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) to support breastfeeding initiation and duration by improving the quality of care provided in health facilities globally. Indigenous communities across the world report lower breastfeeding rates compared to non-Indigenous populations. There is very limited research surrounding the implementation of the BFHI to support Indigenous women. The objectives of this research are: to gather firsthand experiences of policymakers, administrators, and health care provi
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LeDrew, Michelle, Britney Benoit, Kathleen O'Grady, et al. "Promoting maternal-child health by increasing breastfeeding rates: a National Canadian Baby-Friendly Initiative Quality Improvement Collaborative Project." BMJ Open Quality 13, no. 1 (2024): e002537. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2023-002537.

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While breastfeeding has long been an important, globally recognized aspect of population health, disparities exist across Canada. The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is a WHO/UNICEF best-practice program that helps ensure families receive evidence-based perinatal care and is associated with improved breastfeeding rates. However, &lt;10% of hospitals in Canada are designated as ‘Baby-Friendly’.The Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (BCC) aimed to increase the number of hospitals that moved towards BFI designation by implementing a National BFI Quality Improvement Collaborative Project. Key activ
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Kantorová, Lucia, Andrea Poloková, Michal Sýkora, Tereza Vrbová, Miloslav Klugar, and Jitka Klugarová. "Breastfeeding support and avoiding inappropriate breast milk substitute marketing in a neonatal ward in the Czech Republic: a best practice implementation project." JBI Evidence Implementation 21, S1 (2023): S47—S56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/xeb.0000000000000388.

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ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of this implementation project was to improve breastfeeding support, and more specifically, to increase compliance with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and the requirements of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (the Code). Introduction: The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding of the BFHI have been shown to improve breastfeeding outcomes at target hospitals. The Code is a minimum standard for the regulation of marketing practices related to breastfeeding support. Methods: We used the JBI evidence implementation model to iden
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Benoit, Britney, Christine Cassidy, Marsha Campbell-Yeo, et al. "Development of Interventions to Support Provincial Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Initiative: A Study Protocol." Nursing Reports 13, no. 4 (2023): 1731–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nursrep13040143.

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Breastfeeding is internationally recognized as the optimal form of infant nutrition. The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is an evidence-informed program that leads to improved breastfeeding outcomes. Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, Nova Scotia has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Canada. Additionally, only two birthing hospitals in the province have BFI designation. We aim to address this gap using a sequential qualitative descriptive design across three phases. In Phase 1, we will identify barriers and facilitators to BFI implementation through individual, semi-structured interv
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Kowara, Mellysa. "Improving Implementation of 10 STSB (Steps to Successful Breastfeeding) through BENEFIT (Breastfeeding Exclusively in Health Facility) Intervention in East Java, Indonesia." Amerta Nutrition 5, no. 2SP (2021): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/amnt.v5i2sp.2021.10-18.

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ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Peningkatan cakupan ASI eksklusif dapat dilakukan dengan menerapkan 10 LMKM di fasilitas kesehatan. Berdasarkan hasil penilaian program 10 LMKM tahap 1 menunjukkan perlunya penguatan 10 LMKM terutama langkah 1 dan 2 sebagai prosedur pengelolaan kritis (Critical Management Procedural). Untuk menindaklanjuti temuan tersebut maka dijalankan Project BENEFIT untuk meningkatkan penerapan dari langkah-langkah tersebut. Proyek tersebut dilaksanakan pada tahun 2019 hingga 2020 di 5 kabupaten/kota di Jawa Timur yaitu Bondowoso, Jember, Probolinggo, Trenggalek dan Surabaya.Tujuan:
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) policy"

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Galyon, Kaci Megan. "Evaluation of Existing Components of the Ten Steps of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Unaccredited Hospitals in the City of Atlanta." Digital Archive @ GSU, 2013. http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/iph_theses/265.

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Background: Breastfeeding is a tremendously important public health topic. Breastfeeding is associated with a myriad of health benefits on nearly all levels within the social ecological model (infants, mothers, families, workplaces, communities and societies). Scientific evidence supports that breastfeeding is associated with decreased obesity and other very costly health conditions that occur across the lifespan. The World Health Organization published 10 guidelines that comprise the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative [BFHI] standards—which identify birthing facility-level elements that are as
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Myrén, Anna, and Mikaela Ericsson. "Nyblivna mödrars erfarenheter av förberedelse och initiering av amning." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för hälso- och vårdvetenskap, HV, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-19143.

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Bakgrund: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiativ bygger på Tio steg till lyckad amning och lanserades år 1991 i Sverige. Efter detta sågs en ökning av amningsfrekvensen. Nu 20 år efter införandet av Tio steg till lyckad amning sjunker amningsfrekvensen. Studier har visat att amningsutfallet påverkas av hur amningen initieras samt det stöd kvinnan får från vårdpersonal, partner och närstående. Syfte: Syftet med denna studie var att beskriva nyblivna mödrars erfarenheter av förberedelse och initiering av amning. Metod: En enkätstudie med slutna frågor där det fanns möjlighet till egna kommentarer på e
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Brittin, Katherine. "A case study of the drivers and barriers of implementation of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) within a rural sub-district in South Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15547.

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Exclusive breastfeeding is recognised as a key child survival strategy in the South African context and the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation for maternity facilities is recommended by the National Department of Health (NDOH) as crucial to improving the standards of care required for optimal support for mothers to successfully breastfeed. The Cape Winelands District in the Western Cape is a region that needs to improve the accreditation rate for its facilities. Key informant interviews were conducted within rural maternity services in the Breede Valley Sub-District. Interv
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Ribelienė, Janina. "Pacienčių pasitenkinimo gimdymo stacionaro paslaugomis sąsajos su PSO/UNICEF naujagimiui palankios ligoninės iniciatyvos įgyvendinimu." Master's thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2009. http://vddb.library.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2009~D_20090605_133035-58095.

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Darbo tikslas – įvertinti Naujagimiui palankios ligoninės principų įtaką pacienčių pasitenkinimui sveikatos priežiūros paslaugomis. Uždaviniai: 1) įvertinti pacienčių lūkesčius ir pasitenkinimą sveikatos priežiūros paslaugomis Kauno medicinos universiteto klinikų gimdymo stacionare įgyvendinant naujagimiui palankios ligoninės principus. 2) įvertinti pacienčių lūkesčius ir pasitenkinimą sveikatos priežiūros paslaugomis Vilniaus miesto universitetinės ligoninės gimdymo stacionare. 3) palyginti pacienčių lūkesčius ir pasitenkinimą sveikatos priežiūros paslaugomis gautomis Kauno medicinos universi
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Hakala, M. (Mervi). "Ihokontaktin, ensi-imetyksen, vierihoidon ja täysimetyksen toteutuminen synnytyssairaaloissa." Doctoral thesis, Oulun yliopisto, 2019. http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526223742.

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Abstract This study describes skin-to-skin contact, initial breastfeeding, rooming-in, and exclusive breastfeeding in accordance with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) program. Furthermore, it addresses the connection of these factors in Finnish maternity hospitals and gathers information about the daily work of maternity ward staff, which is useful to develop ways to increase exclusive breastfeeding of infants and to plan the introduction of BFHI. The study uses a cross-sectional design that includes questionnaires. Random data came from mothers (n=111), midwives (n=272), and mater
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Sogaula, Nonzwakazi. "Challenges faced by nurse-counselors in the implementation of HIV and infant feeding policy in Amathole District, Eastern Cape." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2008. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_7154_1262645603.

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<p>&nbsp<br></p> <p align="left">This study explores the challenges faced by nurse counselors in the implementation of HIV and Infant Feeding Policy in Amathole District of the Eastern Cape. <b><font face="Times New Roman">Objectives: </font></b><font face="Times New Roman">To describe the demographic characteristics of the study population<br>Toexplore the challenges faced by nurse counselors in the implementation of current HIV and infant feeding policy and guidelines<br>&nbsp<br>To establish the nurse counselors&rsquo<br>perspectives on the infant feeding policy and guidelines for HIV posit
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Book chapters on the topic "Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) policy"

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Pantović, Ljiljana. "Baby (Not So) Friendly: Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Serbia." In Global Maternal and Child Health. Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84514-8_2.

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AbstractThe WHO and UNICEF launched The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in 1991 with the goal of promoting breastfeeding. Four years later, this initiative was adopted in Serbia (then Yugoslavia). Although Serbia has officially been a part of the BFHI for over 26 years, less than 13% of children are currently exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life. Drawing on interviews, observations and document review, this chapter offers ethnographic insight into why the BFHI in Serbia has met with little success. I argue that the principles and practices of the initiative to promote
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Economou, Mary, and Nicos Middleton. "Supporting and Promoting Breastfeeding: The 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding." In Midwifery - New Perspectives and Challenges [Working Title]. IntechOpen, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.113317.

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Since the launch of the BFHI (Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative), the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” have been the cornerstone of national and international strategies that protect and promote breastfeeding. The aim of the BFHI has been the optimization of maternity care services by focusing on the adherence of maternity care facilities to good practices to support and protect breastfeeding. Numerous studies have evaluated the impact of the “10 Steps,” employing both observational or intervention study designs, and established higher breastfeeding initiation and longer breastfeeding d
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Embleton, Nicholas D. "Promotion of Breastfeeding Intervention Trial. A Randomized Trial in the Republic of Belarus." In 50 Studies Every Neonatologist Should Know, edited by Susanne Hay, Roger F. Soll, Barbara Schmidt, Haresh Kirpalani, and John Zupancic. Oxford University PressNew York, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780197646953.003.0021.

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Abstract PROBIT assessed the impact of breastfeeding promotion on breastfeeding duration and exclusivity, infections, and eczema until 12 months (m). Thirty-one maternity hospitals and their associated clinics in the Republic of Belarus were randomly assigned to an experimental intervention (n = 16) modelled on the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) or control (n = 15). 17,046 mother–infant pairs of full-term singletons with birthweight of ≥2500 g were included, and 16,491 (96.7%) completed 12 m follow-up. Intervention site infants had higher rates of any breastfeeding at 3 m (73% versus
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Conference papers on the topic "Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) policy"

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Mwangi, Faith, Annette Swa, Emmanuel Katama, John Kutna, Francis Nanga, and Happiness Oruko. "Addressing Early-Stage Malnutrition through the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: A Case Study in Kinango Subcounty Hospital." In 4th International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2024-mbesm-10.

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Kwale County continues to be significantly affected by malnutrition according to the SMART Survey of 2022 Kinango subcounty hospital (KSCH) with 40% of children under 5 being stunted and 20% being underweight, alongside low rates of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). In response, the USAID Stawisha Pwani initiative trained healthcare workers in KSCH including subordinate staff, through Continuous Medical Education Sessions (CMES) and established a BFHI facility committee. This initiative aimed to address early-stage malnutrition by implementing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). The pri
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Geli, Fakher, Aveen HajiMam, and Bestoon Ahmed. "Appraisal of Mothers Experience in a designated Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in terms of exclusive breastfeeding." In 3rd Scientific Conference on Women’s Health. Hawler Medical University, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.15218/crewh.2022.06.

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Background and objective: Despite the fact that the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) has been in place since 1992 in Azadi teaching hospital in Kirkuk, Iraq. The initiation of exclusive breastfeeding remains low according to UNICEF (2011). This study aimed to investigate mothers experience about exclusive breastfeeding. Methods: A descriptive study was applied and 100 participants of mothers who attended pediatric ward at Azadi teaching hospital in Kirkuk, Iraq were involved during 1st March to 30th April 2022. All participants were informed of their rights and the study's aim, and the
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