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- Title
The Influence of Breastfeeding Educational Interventions on Breast Engorgement and Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Authors
Huda, Mega Hasanul; Chipojola, Roselyn; Lin, Yen Miao; Lee, Gabrielle T.; Shyu, Meei-Ling; Kuo, Shu-Yu
- Abstract
Background: Breast engorgement and breast pain are the most common reasons for the early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding by mothers. Research Aims: (1) To examine the influence of breastfeeding educational interventions on breast engorgement, breast pain, and exclusive breastfeeding; and (2) to identify effective components for implementing breastfeeding programs. Methods: Randomized controlled trials of breastfeeding educational interventions were searched using five English and five Chinese databases. Eligible studies were independently evaluated for methodological quality, and data were extracted by two investigators. In total, 22 trials were identified, and 3,681 participants were included. A random-effects model was used to pool the results, and a subgroup analysis and meta-regression analysis were conducted. Results: Breastfeeding education had a significant influence on reducing breast engorgement at postpartum 3 days (odds ratio [OR]: 0.27, 95% CI [0.15, 0.48] p <.001), 4 days (OR: 0.16, 95% CI [0.11, 0.22], p <.001), and 5–7 days (OR: 0.24, 95% CI [0.08, 0.74], p =.013) and breast pain (standardized mean difference: −1.33, 95% CI [−2.26, −0.40]) at postpartum 4–14 days. Participants who received interventions had higher odds of exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding educational interventions provided through lecture combined with skills practical effectively reduced breast engorgement (OR: 0.21; 95% CI [0.15, 0.28]; p =.001) and improved exclusive breastfeeding at postpartum 1–6 weeks (OR: 2.16; 95% CI [1.65, 2.83]; p =.001). Conclusions: Breastfeeding educational interventions have been effective in reducing breast engorgement, breast pain, and improved exclusive breastfeeding. A combination of knowledge and skill-based education has been beneficial for sustaining exclusive breastfeeding by mothers.
- Subjects
ONLINE information services; CINAHL database; LACTATION; ATTITUDES toward breastfeeding; META-analysis; MEDICAL databases; INFORMATION storage &; retrieval systems; MEDICAL information storage &; retrieval systems; CONFIDENCE intervals; BREASTFEEDING promotion; LACTATION disorders; SYSTEMATIC reviews; BREASTFEEDING; QUALITY assurance; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; MEDLINE; ODDS ratio
- Publication
Journal of Human Lactation, 2022, Vol 38, Issue 1, p156
- ISSN
0890-3344
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/08903344211029279