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Coutinho et al. (2005); Brazil

Scale/Scope:
2 hospitals
Evaluation Design:
RCT – 350 women who gave birth in target hospitals (175 intervention, 175 control)
Outcomes
Outcomes Measured:
% EBF at 6 months
Results:
45% vs. 13%
P-values/CIs:
p<0.0001
High Impact Practices:
Exclusive breastfeeding
Outcomes Measured:
% breastfeeding at 6 months
Results:
78% vs. 62%
P-values/CIs:
p<0.0001
High Impact Practices:
Continued breastfeeding