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Table 3 Thematic presentation of facilitators and solutions to scale-up peer counselling support for exclusive breastfeeding in Uganda

From: “If I have money, I cannot allow my baby to breastfeed only …” barriers and facilitators to scale-up of peer counselling for exclusive breastfeeding in Uganda

Structure

Solution

Health facilities

- Integrate breastfeeding messages in health education, antenatal, maternity, postnatal and outreach services

- Train and supervise peer counsellors

Village heath teams

- Ministry of Health Structure, available in most districts

- Already involved in maternal and child health

The media (radio and newspapers)

- Dissemination of information on breastfeeding

- Opportunity to correct misconceptions

Role models

- Use of influential and respected community members to promote EBF

Existing peer counsellors in Mbale

- Knowledgeable and can provide opportunity for learning

Community and faith-based groups

- Breastfeeding promotion in existing membership of women/mothers

- Widespread and trusted

Professional associations

- Uganda Paediatric Association, Nurses and Midwives Association with country-wide reach

- Technical expertise spread throughout the country