The Effect of a Father's Support on Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE, cilt.17, sa.9, ss.711-722, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- 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.