Table 2 Comparison of exclusive breastfeeding compliance before, during, and after a series of institutional interventions aimed at promoting Baby-Friendly Hospital practices
Outcome measure | “Lead-in” (n = 326 births) | “Intervention” (Phases 1-3)(n= 245 births) | “Follow-up” (n = 1,431 births) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean EBF Rate (95 % confidence interval) | 3.33 % (1.60, 5.06) | 18.80 % (8.30, 29.30) | 42.38 % (36.62, 48.14) |
Monthly change in EBF rate (95 % confidence interval) | -0.37 % points (-1.58, 0.84) | + 4.22 % points (-1.95, 2.31) | + 1.63 % points (0.96, 2.31) |
Difference in monthly change in EBF rate (95 % confidence interval) | Reference | 4.59 (-2.00, 11.2; p = 0.164) | 2.00 (0.61, 3.39; p = 0.006) |