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Review of the implementation of baby-friendly hospital initiative in public maternity units in South Africa
Overview
The aim is to evaluate the implementation of BFHI programme in maternity units
in public sector health facilities in South Africa. The objectives are:
- To assess the current status of implementation of the Ten Steps to successful
breastfeeding in South Africa.
- To assess the independent contribution of pre-, peri- and post-natal support
on breastfeeding outcomes within the health facilities and at community level.
- Assess and document infant feeding practices of mothers during postnatal care
visits to health facilities.
- Document threats and opportunities for sustainability of BFHI in South Africa.
- To document opportunities for future programmatic integration between BFHI,
KMC and PMTCT.
Report Details
| Year Published | |
| Type | |
| Joint | No |
| Partner/s | N/A |
| Consultant name | |
| Agency Focal Point | Lovemore Mhuriyengwe |
| Focal Point Email | lmhuriyengwe@unicef.org |
| Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | No |
| Geographic Scope | Country |
| Country/ies |
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