The Evaluation of Promoting Breastfeeding Policy to Implement

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate the implementation of policies to promote breastfeeding in Rajavithi Hospital for the fiscal year between B.E. 2557-2558 through the evaluation of the CIPP Model. Four components including the context, input, process and product. Data  collection was made by in-depth interview of the 23 administrators and nurses at Rajavithi Hospital, interview maternity via phone about 360 and related documents. Data derived were statistically analyzed by means of percentages and content analysis. The results showed that : 1) Context : it was found that Breastfeeding policy was suitable and conformed with goal of the Ministry of Health and Ten steps to successful breastfeeding. Mothers were encouraged to breastfeed their newborns less than six months; 2) Input : the accessories and materials used with routine operation were appropriate. The budget for the project would have been sufficient to cover the project in materials. A majority of staff reported they had been adequately prepared with the knowledge and skills needs prior to implementation; 3) Process : it was found that the policy transfer, the operation each department under the program "10 steps to successful breastfeeding" was suitably conformed to the operational objective. Nevertheless, Step 4 of 10 steps had weakness in operational. Monitor of operation of department was found short of systematic reviews and evaluation; and 4) Product : t was found that most of departments were operational under the program "10 steps to successful breastfeeding" but the result of implementation was not successful.