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Breast milk donation and banking provide lifesaving nutrition for preterm and vulnerable infants. However, the success of such programs depends largely on the knowledge, perceptions, and acceptability among frontline health professionals. This study assessed nurses’ views on breast milk donation and banking in Bono regional hospitals, Ghana. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among nurses across three selected referral hospitals in the Bono region of Ghana. Data were collected using structured questionnaires covering knowledge, perceptions, and acceptability of breast milk donation and banking. Four hundred and twenty-two (422) nurses were randomly selected for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze responses, with associations tested between socio-demographic factors and acceptability. Nurses demonstrated moderate knowledge of breast milk donation, with notable gaps in conceptual understanding and safety protocols. Perception toward breastmilk donation and banking were neutral, with recognition of donor milk’s role in improving neonatal survival, though concerns about affordability and disease transmission persisted. Acceptability was high, with many nurses expressing willingness to donate or encourage donation. Age, workplace, and religion significantly influenced acceptance levels. The study concludes that while nurses in Bono regional hospitals show readiness to support breast milk donation and banking, targeted education, cultural and religious engagement, clear safety and financing frameworks are needed to address existing concerns.

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