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3 天前 · The unit cost is calculated as 1) cost per liter of pasteurized DHM that is suitable for use (i.e., meeting standards such as pre- and post-pasteurization tests, physiological appearance, and within expiration dates) and 2) cost per liter of DHM expressed by
- Breastfeeding Assistance Offered by Hospitals
- Impact of Covid-19
- Breastfeeding Support
- Socioeconomic Status
- Strengths and Limitations
- Recommendations
Both descriptive statistics and open-ended responses regarding the perinatal experience of participants indicated a high prevalence of breastfeeding problems in both public and private maternity wards, suggesting that neonatal support for breastfeeding in both public and private hospitals was generally insufficient and ineffective. In particular, g...
We also found the pandemic in Hong Kong to have a generally positive self-rated impact on breastfeeding, which was positively associated with successful six-month PBF. Our linear regression results suggested that this is likely due to the work-from-home arrangements implemented and the perceived benefits of breastfeeding in improving children’s imm...
Results of logistic regression models further indicated that breastfeeding support from family and friends was positively associated with successful six-month PBF, both in general and during the pandemic period. This is consistent with previous studies that emphasised the importance of the husband’s preference for EBF and having peers who have had ...
Both local and international studies have demonstrated that the exclusivity of breastfeeding and the duration of EBF are positively associated with maternal education level and household income [42, 43]. However, due to our purposive sampling approach, our participants had a higher education level and socioeconomic status compared to the general po...
Our study adopted a purposive sampling approach and targeted members of breastfeeding support groups and organisations, who were committed to breastfeeding, experienced with breastfeeding, and exposed to a wide range of breastfeeding services provided by different health care providers, organisations, and professionals. This allowed wide-ranging ex...
In view of our findings, we propose six areas which the government and hospitals should address to further promote breastfeeding in Hong Kong. First, staff training in private hospitals should be strengthened. Written notice of breastfeeding policies should be well-communicated to all staff (BFHI Step 1), while standard training should be mandated ...
2022年12月20日 · We assessed the one-year operational costs and, the per liter unit costs at our HMB. During the 2019 year we collected 771 l of human milk supplied by 128 donors. The total cost was € 178,287.00 and the average cost was € 231.00 per liter. € 188,716.00 would
International Breastfeeding Journal encompasses all aspects of breastfeeding. The journal addresses the need for a high quality multi-disciplinary journal in the field. Breastfeeding is recognized as an important public health issue with enormous social and economic implications.
Potential breastfeeding determinants categorized into six aspects were measured: (1) infant health, (2) maternal sociodemographic characteristics, (3) maternal health, (4) breastfeeding support from family, friends, and workplace, (5) social support for breastfeeding, and (6) maternal breastfeeding experiences and knowledge.
2015年8月19日 · Early initiation of breastfeeding is a simple and cost effective intervention to advance the health of mothers and newborns. The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) recommend that breastfeeding should be initiated
This review synthesises the evidence on factors and barriers to initiation of breastfeeding within 1 h of birth in South Asia encompassing Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Methods:
