Poster
Ayah Al Far, Dietitian, IBCLC
Dietitian/ IBCLC
Private Practice & University Lecturer
Ramallah, Palestinian Territories
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Motasem Hamdan, PhD
Professor of Health Policy & Management
School of Public Health
Al-Quds University
Abu Dis, West Bank, Palestinian Territories
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Abstract:
Introduction:
Despite the increasing evidence for the positive impact of (BFHI) on breastfeeding and health outcomes, few studies explored the process influencing to the implementation of Baby-Friendly practices.
The aim of this study is to investigate the organizational factors facilitating or hindering the implementation of (BFHI) in selected Palestinian hospitals.
Methods:
Using an interpretive qualitative approach, A purposive sampling technique was utilized to conduct in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 15 clinical and non-clinical personnel in two Palestinian ‘Baby-Friendly’ hospitals. content comparative analysis method was used.
Findings:
The main organizational facilitators included:
- A well-coordinated implementation strategy (strong administrative support, BFHI/quality coordinator).
- The financial and technical support by external partners.
- Substantial collaboration across relevant perinatal units (provision of antenatal care supported postnatal care services).
- The Positive attitudes among staff and presence of mandatory breastfeeding education.
- The Presence of breastfeeding committee and policies regulating relationship with formula companies.
- Some hospitals’ infrastructure and routines like separated delivery rooms, absence of nurseries, scheduled visitation, breastfeeding corners, etc…
The most frequently reported organizational barriers were:
- Inadequate staffing and increased workload resulted in negative emotions and limited the ability to implement BFHI tasks.
- hospital infrastructures/routines that interfere with maternal-infant attachment and breastfeeding practices.
- Inadequate breastfeeding prenatal education and promotion.
- insufficient record-keeping , monitoring and reassessment tools.
- Inconsistency in training programs for personnel.
conclusion:
The findings of this study formulate a comprehensive model which can be adopted to utilize effective strategies for a sustainable implementation in different settings.
Publication:
Diversity and Inclusion: This abstract does not have any visual or descriptive content that requires special warning or concern. it also addresses a knowledge gap from an organizational aspect making it interesting for a wide range of stakeholders from different managerial levels, purposes and cultures. it is written in English but can be easily translated to Arabic or other language.
Disclosures: Presenter(s) indicated no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Lead Author: Ayah Murtaja Al Far, Dietitian, IBCLC – Private Practice & University Lecturer
Co-Author: Motasem Hamdan, PhD – Al-Quds University
Lead Author: Ayah Murtaja Al Far, Dietitian, IBCLC – Private Practice & University Lecturer
Co-Author: Motasem Hamdan, PhD – Al-Quds University
Lead Author: Ayah Murtaja Al Far, Dietitian, IBCLC – Private Practice & University Lecturer
Co-Author: Motasem Hamdan, PhD – Al-Quds University
Lead Author: Ayah Murtaja Al Far, Dietitian, IBCLC – Private Practice & University Lecturer
Co-Author: Motasem Hamdan, PhD – Al-Quds University
Lead Author: Ayah Murtaja Al Far, Dietitian, IBCLC – Private Practice & University Lecturer
Co-Author: Motasem Hamdan, PhD – Al-Quds University