Women's views and experiences of breastfeeding during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: A systematic review of qualitative evidence DOI Creative Commons
P. Uma Devi, Sarah Beake, Yan‐Shing Chang

et al.

Maternal and Child Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(4)

Published: Aug. 9, 2024

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic affected breastfeeding women in various ways. Understanding their experiences during the is crucial for informing actionable recommendations, evidence‐based strategies and future policies to support global pandemics. This review aimed synthesise qualitative evidence on women's perceptions, needs pandemic. Joanna Briggs Institute's (JBI) guidelines systematic reviews of were followed. MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL Web Science Core Collection databases searched. Methodological quality included papers was assessed using JBI's checklist research. synthesised findings generated meta‐aggregation approach. JBI ConQual process used rank each finding. Fifty‐two included. included: (1) awareness commitment pandemic, (2) multifaceted (3) practices challenges working women, (4) professional pandemic: navigating an evolving health care context (5) family peer groups challenging times Breastfeeding require clear information, accessible in‐person lactation support, emotional food security protection psychological well‐being. reported diverse experiences, from social positive aspects like remote work. consultants should be considered as essential services Food households. Lactation could prioritise face‐to‐face consultations physical providing online informational support. Future research explore innovative education strategies.

Language: Английский

Women's views and experiences of breastfeeding during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: A systematic review of qualitative evidence DOI Creative Commons
P. Uma Devi, Sarah Beake, Yan‐Shing Chang

et al.

Maternal and Child Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(4)

Published: Aug. 9, 2024

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic affected breastfeeding women in various ways. Understanding their experiences during the is crucial for informing actionable recommendations, evidence‐based strategies and future policies to support global pandemics. This review aimed synthesise qualitative evidence on women's perceptions, needs pandemic. Joanna Briggs Institute's (JBI) guidelines systematic reviews of were followed. MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL Web Science Core Collection databases searched. Methodological quality included papers was assessed using JBI's checklist research. synthesised findings generated meta‐aggregation approach. JBI ConQual process used rank each finding. Fifty‐two included. included: (1) awareness commitment pandemic, (2) multifaceted (3) practices challenges working women, (4) professional pandemic: navigating an evolving health care context (5) family peer groups challenging times Breastfeeding require clear information, accessible in‐person lactation support, emotional food security protection psychological well‐being. reported diverse experiences, from social positive aspects like remote work. consultants should be considered as essential services Food households. Lactation could prioritise face‐to‐face consultations physical providing online informational support. Future research explore innovative education strategies.

Language: Английский

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