Research Article

Factors Influencing the Intention of Perinatal Nurses to Adopt the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Southeastern Quebec, Canada: Implications for Practice

Table 3

Maternity units demographics and BFHI status.

Maternity unitBirth volume/yearNurses/maternity unit (FTEa)Lactation consultant in maternity unitExclusive breastfeeding at discharge
April 1st 2011–March 31st 2012 (%)
BFHI steps implementedCODE

1171149No data2b, 5
278729.857.81, 2c, 3, 4, 5, 6d, 7, 8, 9, 10
353815.555.21, 2c, 3, 5, 6d, 7, 8, 9, 10
42776No data3, 5, 8, 9, 10
589928No data1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
645014No data3, 4, 5, 6d, 9, 10

FTE full-time equivalent  2-hour training  21-hour training  partially implemented.