Research Article

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nursing staff regarding the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in non-accredited obstetric units in Cape Town

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 24 , issue 1 , 2011 , pages: 32–38

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2011.11734347

Author(s): L. Daniels Division of Human Nutrition, , D. Jackson School of Public Health,

Keywords: Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative , breastmilk substitutes , maternity obstetric unit , exclusive breastfeeding

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Abstract

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess nursing staff knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI); to assess the knowledge of maternity obstetric unit (MOU) managers regarding BFHI principles and their attitude towards BFHI implementation; and to describe the barriers and constraints to the implementation of BFHI principles.

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