Maternity ward staff perceptions of exclusive breastfeeding in Finnish maternity hospitals: A cross-sectional study

Introduction This study aimed to describe exclusive breastfeeding (EBF, Step 6 of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative) in Finnish maternity hospitals and identify factors that promote or limit EBF. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used, and data were collected from eight maternity hospi...

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Main Authors: Mervi Hakala, Pirjo Kaakinen, Maria Kääriäinen, Risto Bloigu, Leena Hannula, Satu Elo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2021-05-01
Series:European Journal of Midwifery
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Online Access:http://www.europeanjournalofmidwifery.eu/Maternity-ward-staff-perceptions-of-exclusive-breastfeeding-in-Finnish-maternity,134846,0,2.html