The Effect of a Father's Support on Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review

Koksal I., AÇIKGÖZ A., ÇAKIRLI M.

BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE, cilt.17, sa.9, ss.711-722, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 17 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1089/bfm.2022.0058
  • Dergi Adı: BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.711-722
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: breastfeeding, father's support, breastfeeding duration, education, PROMOTION, DURATION, PARTNERS, MOTHERS, WOMEN, TRIAL
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: Including fathers in breastfeeding education programs may raise infant breastfeeding rates and durations. The aim of the study was to assess the effect on breastfeeding of breastfeeding education and/or psychosocial interventions in which fathers are included.Method: The study is based on the PRISMA method, the technique that is used in systematic reviews. A search was conducted in the literature over the period November 1, 2021-December 1, 2021 using keywords and without imposing any time restrictions. The databases "PubMed," "Web of Science," Scopus," "Medline," and "CINAHL" were scanned.Results: A total of 462 publications were reached. However, only 7 studies were considered for review on the basis of the inclusion criteria. Six of these 7 studies indicated that the support of the father increased the breastfeeding rate.Conclusions: This review shows that a father's support of breastfeeding improves breastfeeding outcomes. Including fathers in the breastfeeding process and ensuring their active participation increase breastfeeding rates.