Cost-effectiveness analysis of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in promotion of breast-feeding and reduction of late neonatal infant mortality in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To analyse the cost-effectiveness of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in promoting breast-feeding during the first hour of life (BFFHL) and reducing late neonatal mortality.

Design

Cost-effectiveness economic assessment from the health system perspective, preceded by a prospective cohort of mother-baby followed from birth to 6 months of life. The direct costs associated with two health outcomes were analysed: intermediate end point (BFFHL) and final end point (reduction in late neonatal mortality).

Setting

Study was carried out in six hospitals in the city of São Paulo (Brazil), three being Baby-Friendly Hospitals (BFH) and three non-BFH.

Participants

Mothers with 24 h postpartum, over 18 years old, single fetus and breast-feeding at the time

SUBMITTER: Silva OLO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10195532 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature