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| Content Provider | Springer Nature : BioMed Central |
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| Author | Iamchareon, Tippawan Maneesriwongul, Wantana |
| Abstract | Background The global exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate during the first six months is < 50%. This rate is particularly low among employed mothers, who may face obstacles in accessing in-person lactation services. Given that telelactation services can increase EBF rates, we conducted this study to assess the effects of real-time telelactation services (vs. usual lactation services) on breastfeeding outcomes among employed mothers. Methods The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed. Studies published between 2012 and 2023 were identified from the Academic Search Ultimate, Cochrane, CINAHL Complete, Embase, ProQuest, SAGE journals, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Springer Link, Google Scholar, and Thai Journal Online databases. Randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies that met the inclusion criteria were included. The JBI critical appraisal tool was used to assess the studies selected for the systematic review. Categorical data were analyzed using relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and a random-effects model. Results Of the 18 studies selected for the review, 13 were included in the meta-analysis with a total of 4,564 participants. Of these, 3,582 were employed mothers. We identified three types of real-time telelactation services based on the activities of the provider and client: proactive, reactive, and mixed services. The results showed that real-time telelactation services had a statistically significant positive effect on the EBF rate during the first six months compared to usual care (Relative risk (RR): 1.31, 95% Confidence interval (CI) [1.10, 1.54]; p = 0.002). Proactive and mixed services significantly enhanced the rate of EBF (RR: 1.59, 95% CI [1.23, 2.05]; p = 0.0004 and RR: 1.38, 95% CI [1.01, 1.87]; p = 0.04, respectively). Reactive services did not significantly affect the EBF rate during the first six months compared to usual care (RR: 0.98, 95% CI [0.93, 1.04]; p = 0.54). Conclusions Real-time telelactation services delivered by lactation/trained professionals in a proactive or combined proactive/reactive manner (i.e., via scheduled appointments and on demand) were the most effective. These service models should be considered by lactation service providers and healthcare policymakers seeking to increase EBF among the majority of participants who were employed mothers. Review registration This review has been registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (ID: CRD42023429900). |
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| Ending Page | 15 |
| Page Count | 15 |
| Starting Page | 1 |
| File Format | HTM / HTML |
| ISSN | 14712393 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12884-025-07440-3 |
| Journal | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 25 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Publisher Date | 2025-03-25 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Reproductive Medicine Maternal and Child Health Gynecology Breastfeeding outcomes Employed mothers Exclusive breastfeeding Real-time telelactation Systematic review Meta-analysis |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Journal Impact Factor | 2.8/2023 |
| 5-Year Journal Impact Factor | 3.4/2023 |
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