The Effect of Theory-Based Research on Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis

Authors : Fatma Şule BİLGİÇ, Aysu YILDIZ KARAAHMET, Gülçin BOZKURT

Pages : 7-17

Doi:10.48124/husagbilder.1302184

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Publication Date : 2023-07-02

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to systematically review the results of theory-based research on breastfeeding and to perform a meta-analysis of the available evidence. The literature review for this systematic review was conducted between September and October 2022 by using five electronic databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, ULAKBIM. Published articles were scanned using MeSH-based keywords. Only Randomized Controlled Trials insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(RCTs); conducted in the last five years were included. The data were analyzed using the Review Manager computer program insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Version 5.3);.Two randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis. All of the studies were combined for breastfeeding information, time to start breastfeeding, and five-course insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(breast milk only, breast milk, and formula);. The meta-analysis revealed that theory-based education increased the rate of breastfeeding information of pregnant women in the postpartum period insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OR: 0.73 95% CI: 0.51 to 1.05, Z = 1.69, p: 0.09);, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OR: 1.80 95% CI: 1.26 to 2.57, Z = 3.23, p: 0.001); and decreased the rate of feeding intake insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OR: 0.49 95% CI: 0.33 to 0.74, Z = 3.41, p: 0.0007);. The study findings found that education did not affect the rate of early initiation of breastfeeding between groups insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OR: 1.31 95% CI: 0.91 to 1.90, Z = 1.45, p: 0.15); and was not significant. This study provides sufficient evidence that theory-based training has positive effects on breastfeeding attitudes and behaviors.
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