Jussara D S Brito, Kalpana Singh, Laura Falcon, Soad Elkhaligy, Tamara Alshdafat, Salwa Alrawaili, Lolwa Alansari
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导言：世卫组织和联合国儿童基金会的爱婴医院倡议（BFHI）促进纯母乳喂养，并加强孕产妇和儿童健康。2016年在卡塔尔引入，其认证和实施仍然不完整。本研究评估了Al-Wakra医院临床工作人员对BFHI的知识、态度和实践（KAP）。方法：对Al-Wakra医院妇产科和儿科临床工作人员进行横断面研究，于2022年4月至2023年1月采用方便抽样方法。基于世卫组织/联合国儿童基金会能力验证工具包的在线问卷收集了有关社会人口学、世卫组织BFHI课程参与情况和KAP水平的数据。在STATA 17.0中使用t检验和方差分析进行统计分析，结果具有显著性：研究涉及141名参与者，主要是女性（87.2%），平均年龄为38.4岁；以护士为主（85.1%）。男性的知识得分（8.0±1.3）高于女性（7.1±1.8,p=0.051），专科医生的知识得分高于护士（8.0±1.4 vs 7.1±1.8,p=0.033）。年龄与KAP得分之间存在弱相关性。结论：该研究强调了继续开展BFHI教育的必要性，特别是对护士长和助产士，以加强实施并确保医疗保健专业人员的一致能力。
Healthcare providers insights on the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: A cross-sectional study in Qatar.
Introduction: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) by WHO and UNICEF promotes exclusive breastfeeding and enhances maternal and child health. Introduced in Qatar in 2016, its accreditation and implementation remain incomplete. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of clinical staff regarding BFHI at Al-Wakra Hospital.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among clinical staff in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Pediatrics at Al-Wakra Hospital, using a convenience sampling method from April 2022 to January 2023. An online questionnaire based on the WHO/UNICEF Competency Verification Toolkit gathered data on sociodemographic, WHO BFHI course participation, and KAP levels. Statistical analysis was performed using t-tests and ANOVA in STATA 17.0, with significance at p<0.05.
Results: The study involved 141 participants, predominantly female (87.2%) with an average age of 38.4 years; most were nurses (85.1%). Knowledge scores were higher in males (8.0 ± 1.3) than females (7.1 ± 1.8, p=0.051), and specialists scored better than nurses (8.0 ± 1.4 vs 7.1 ± 1.8, p=0.033). A weak correlation was found between age and KAP scores.
Conclusions: The study highlights the need for continued BFHI education, especially for head nurses and midwives, to enhance implementation and ensure consistent competency among healthcare professionals.
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