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Breastfeeding-friendly policies and programs in three public Universities in Ghana.

Fred Yao GbagboJacqueline Nkrumah
Published in: International breastfeeding journal (2022)
The study findings reflect negative implications for childcare as it affects optimal child nutrition, hence impacting on achieving the SDGs 3 and 5 in Ghana. The authors recommend introducing formal breastfeeding-friendly policies/programs as one of the criteria for accreditation of universities in Ghana to enhance optimal childcare and sound maternal mind for studies and/or work once there is an assurance of child safety and proximity to breastfeed on demand.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • mental health
  • preterm infants
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • low cost
  • birth weight
  • pregnant women
  • quality improvement
  • case control
  • electronic health record