The Role of Family on Breastfeeding: A Scoping Review
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjn.2023.v15i01.016Abstract
Background: The role of the family in the breastfeeding process affects the success rate of breastfeeding, such as the closest family, namely the spouse and grandmother. Objective: To classify the scientific evidence related to the role of the family at large and the factors that may hinder the role of the family. Methods: This scoping review referred to Arksey and O'Malley's framework for exploring family roles in breastfeeding and used the PRISMA-ScR checklist. Articles were searched in three databases: PubMed, ProQuest, EBSCO, and Science Direct. Themes were identified by applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, performing a critical appraisal, data charting, reporting, and discussing the results. Results: A search of 2,292 articles found studies that were consistent with the findings that family support in breastfeeding, the role, attitude, and knowledge of parents, the presence of supplementary feeding, and partner violence in breastfeeding occurred in breastfeeding practices. Conclusion: This review describes the role of the family in breastfeeding and shows that the family plays an essential role in breastfeeding practices. The findings can make researchers and practitioners aware that various supporting factors and barriers influence breastfeeding. Future research is expected to evaluate the role of the family in breastfeeding.
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Breastfeeding, Family, Review, RoleDownloads
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