Factors Influencing Health Professionals' Decisions Regarding the Indication of Infant Formula: A Qualitative Exploration in Uruguay.

Alejandra GironaGerónimo BrunetGastón AresRaquel RodríguezCarolina de LeónMónica LozanoLeticia Vidal

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2024)

Strategies to reduce the use of infant formula in Uruguay should include improving the support and guidance provided to families in the maternity ward, strengthening the implementation and monitoring of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, and improving the current maternity leave regulations.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
human milk
primary care
low cost
preterm birth