Ying Wei Fan , Heidi Sze Lok Fan , Jeffery Sheung Yu Shing , Hoi Lam Ip , Daniel Yee Tak Fong , Kris Yuet Wan Lok
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Abstract
Background
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global effort promoting the Ten Steps to support breastfeeding in maternity-care facilities.
Aim
This study examined the effect of BFHI on breastfeeding outcomes, focusing on initiation rates, exclusive breastfeeding durations, and factors influencing its effectiveness.
Methods
A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted by searching nine databases (1991 to February 2024). Included studies were experimental, quasi-experimental, or observational studies, with sites implementing the full BFHI or at least three steps. Two reviewers independently screened studies, assessed risk of bias, and extracted data. Random-effects models were used for pooled results, with subgroup analyses based on BFHI status and country income level.
Discussion
Eighty-six studies were included. Infants in BFHI hospitals were more likely to be exclusively breastfed at ≤ 3 months (OR= 1.77; 95 % CI: 1.37–2.29) and 3–6 months (OR= 1.82; 95 % CI: 1.26–2.61). Higher rates of any breastfeeding were observed at ≤ 3 months (OR= 1.48; 95 % CI: 1.17–1.87), 3–6 months (OR= 1.75; 95 % CI: 1.18–2.61) and at > 6 months (OR= 2.34; 95 % CI: 1.04–5.27).
Conclusions
BFHI implementation positively impacts breastfeeding outcomes, with both short- and long-term effects. Partial implementation also correlates with higher exclusive breastfeeding rates. Insignificant differences across income levels may reflect the limited number of studies in low-and middle- income countries. Further research with longer-term follow up is needed to confirm long-term effects.
期刊介绍：
Women and Birth is the official journal of the Australian College of Midwives (ACM). It is a midwifery journal that publishes on all matters that affect women and birth, from pre-conceptual counselling, through pregnancy, birth, and the first six weeks postnatal. All papers accepted will draw from and contribute to the relevant contemporary research, policy and/or theoretical literature. We seek research papers, quality assurances papers (with ethical approval) discussion papers, clinical practice papers, case studies and original literature reviews.
Our women-centred focus is inclusive of the family, fetus and newborn, both well and sick, and covers both healthy and complex pregnancies and births. The journal seeks papers that take a woman-centred focus on maternity services, epidemiology, primary health care, reproductive psycho/physiology, midwifery practice, theory, research, education, management and leadership. We also seek relevant papers on maternal mental health and neonatal well-being, natural and complementary therapies, local, national and international policy, management, politics, economics and societal and cultural issues as they affect childbearing women and their families. Topics may include, where appropriate, neonatal care, child and family health, women’s health, related to pregnancy, birth and the postpartum, including lactation. Interprofessional papers relevant to midwifery are welcome. Articles are double blind peer-reviewed, primarily by experts in the field of the submitted work.
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