Cost-benefit analysis of a multicomponent breastfeeding promotion and support intervention in a developing country.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies on breastfeeding promotion and support interventions suggest some economic benefits. This study assessed the direct and indirect costs of a multicomponent breastfeeding promotion and support intervention during the first two years of the infant's life.

Methods

This is a cost-benefit analysis of data generated from a randomized controlled trial that investigated whether provision of a multicomponent breastfeeding promotion and support intervention to Lebanese mothers in the first six months postpartum would improve breastfeeding rates compared to standard obstetric and pediatric care. Data of 339 participants on sociodemographics, mother and infant health, infant nutrition, direct and indirect costs of the intervention were used to assess the benefit-cost r

SUBMITTER: Basbous M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11259277 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature