Table 4 Summary of validated guidelines to strengthen the baby and mother friendly initiative
Theme | Category | Guideline |
|---|---|---|
Extent of implementation of the BMFI programme | Capacity | • Improve working condition of staff |
Training | • Training | |
Perceived benefits of the BMFI Programme | Community development | • Community development. |
Challenges/hindrance to the implementation of the BMFI programme | Physical environment | • Improving physical environment |
Perception regarding implementation of the BMFI programme | • Addressing perceptions regarding implementation of the BMFI | |
Socio- economic factors | • Addressing socio-economic factors that affect mothers’ feeding choice | |
Teenage motherhood | • Supporting teenage mothers to continue breastfeeding while schooling. | |
Recommendations for strengthening the BMFI programme | Development of healthcare professionals | • Development of healthcare professionals. |
Community development | • Community development | |
Maternal support | • Maternal support |