Infant feeding and institutional compliance with the WHO/UNICEF baby-friendly initiative: an assessment through maternal experience
The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and supported through World Health Organization guidelines. Maternal healthcare in the hours/days following delivery can greatly impact breastfeeding outcomes. The World Health Organization developed the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) to promote optimal inf...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:6279 2023-10-01T03:57:36+02:00 Infant feeding and institutional compliance with the WHO/UNICEF baby-friendly initiative: an assessment through maternal experience Fullerton, Laura Mary 2014-05 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/6279/ https://research.library.mun.ca/6279/1/THESIS,%20Fullerton,%20Laura_PDFa.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/6279/1/THESIS,%20Fullerton,%20Laura_PDFa.pdf Fullerton, Laura Mary <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Fullerton=3ALaura_Mary=3A=3A.html> (2014) Infant feeding and institutional compliance with the WHO/UNICEF baby-friendly initiative: an assessment through maternal experience. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 2014 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:45:47Z The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and supported through World Health Organization guidelines. Maternal healthcare in the hours/days following delivery can greatly impact breastfeeding outcomes. The World Health Organization developed the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) to promote optimal infant feeding care in healthcare settings. None of the 40 designated Baby-Friendly facilities in Canada are located in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) where rates of initiation and exclusive feeding are among Canada’s lowest. This research assesses hospital adherence with Steps 3-10 of the BFI at the Janeway Children’s Hospital/Health Science Centre in St. John’s, NL. Using interpretive phenomenology to explore maternal healthcare experiences, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and hospital policy review. Results indicate a lack of full adherence with Steps 3-10 of the BFI. Reported inconsistencies suggest a need for improved breastfeeding education, training and supportive conditions for nurses; and improved policy communication, monitoring and alignment with BFI guidelines. Thesis Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Newfoundland Canada |
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The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and supported through World Health Organization guidelines. Maternal healthcare in the hours/days following delivery can greatly impact breastfeeding outcomes. The World Health Organization developed the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) to promote optimal infant feeding care in healthcare settings. None of the 40 designated Baby-Friendly facilities in Canada are located in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) where rates of initiation and exclusive feeding are among Canada’s lowest. This research assesses hospital adherence with Steps 3-10 of the BFI at the Janeway Children’s Hospital/Health Science Centre in St. John’s, NL. Using interpretive phenomenology to explore maternal healthcare experiences, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and hospital policy review. Results indicate a lack of full adherence with Steps 3-10 of the BFI. Reported inconsistencies suggest a need for improved breastfeeding education, training and supportive conditions for nurses; and improved policy communication, monitoring and alignment with BFI guidelines. |
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Infant feeding and institutional compliance with the WHO/UNICEF baby-friendly initiative: an assessment through maternal experience |
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Infant feeding and institutional compliance with the WHO/UNICEF baby-friendly initiative: an assessment through maternal experience |
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Infant feeding and institutional compliance with the WHO/UNICEF baby-friendly initiative: an assessment through maternal experience |
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Infant feeding and institutional compliance with the WHO/UNICEF baby-friendly initiative: an assessment through maternal experience |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/6279/1/THESIS,%20Fullerton,%20Laura_PDFa.pdf Fullerton, Laura Mary <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Fullerton=3ALaura_Mary=3A=3A.html> (2014) Infant feeding and institutional compliance with the WHO/UNICEF baby-friendly initiative: an assessment through maternal experience. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
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