Breastfeeding Interventions in Spanish-Speaking Countries
Author Information
Author(s): Blanco Silvana MS, RD, Aboul-Enein Basil H. EdD, MSc, MPH, MA, Benajiba Nada PhD, Dodge Elizabeth PhD
Hypothesis
What are the effective breastfeeding interventions conducted across Spanish-speaking countries?
Conclusion
Breastfeeding promotion is an economical and effective intervention to increase breastfeeding behavior and improve adherence across Spanish-speaking countries.
Supporting Evidence
- 46 peer-reviewed articles were included in this review.
- Interventions that included prenatal and postnatal intensive lactation education showed the greatest improvement in breastfeeding rates.
- Community interventions led by lay health volunteers may effectively increase breastfeeding practices.
Takeaway
This study looked at ways to help mothers breastfeed better in Spanish-speaking countries, and found that support from healthcare workers and education can really help.
Methodology
A scoping review of the literature was conducted across 14 databases for relevant publications published through April 2023.
Limitations
The review may have missed relevant studies and did not assess methodological quality or bias risks.
Participant Demographics
Participants included pregnant women, mothers, mother-infant pairs, and healthcare professionals across 12 Spanish-speaking countries.
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