SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2023
Effects of breastfeeding training programmes for midwives on breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Breastfeeding consulting core competency among Chinese obstetric nurses and its influencing factors: a cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Practices and social representations of traditional midwives in the promotion of breastfeeding in Yucatán during the COVID-19 pandemic.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Article
- Influence of Healthcare Worker Training on Support for Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Nursing Care in Obstetrics and Breastfeeding Practices in Gestational Diabetic Mothers in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Iranian journal of public health · 2025Review
- Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Self-Efficacy Tool for the Ability to Support Breastfeeding Mothers.Journal of evaluation in clinical practice · 2025Article
- Comparison of the Effect of Distance and Face-to-face Breastfeeding Education on Female Nursing Students' Knowledge: A Quasi-experimental Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwifery · 2025Article
- Improving early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practice through PDSA framework: the experience at a private hospital in Tanzania.BMJ open quality · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAppropriate breastfeeding training for midwives is necessary to enhance their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP). However, evidence surrounding the effects of midwife breastfeeding training programmes is insufficient to draw a conclusion of its effectiveness on breastfeeding initiation, duration, and rates.
objectiveThe aim of this systematic review was to identify, summarise, and critically analyse the available literature to evaluate the effects of midwife breastfeeding training programmes on the midwives' KAP towards breastfeeding and breastfeeding initiation, duration and rates among postnatal mothers.
methodsNine English and six Chinese databases were searched with relevant key words. The methodological quality of the included studies were assessed by two reviewers independently using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklists.
resultsNine English and one Chinese articles were included in this review. Five articles investigating midwives' KAP towards breastfeeding reported positive results (p < 0.05). The meta-analysis revealed that breastfeeding training programmes significantly improved midwives' breastfeeding-related knowledge and skills (standardised mean difference = 1.33; 95% confidence interval, 0.98 to 1.68; p < 0.01; I
conclusionsThis systematic review has demonstrated that midwife breastfeeding training programmes could improve midwives' KAP towards breastfeeding. However, the breastfeeding training programmes had limited effects on breastfeeding initiation and rates. We suggest that future breastfeeding training programme should incorporate counselling skills alongside breastfeeding knowledge and skills training. REVIEW REGISTRATION: This systematic review has been registered in the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) (ID: CRD42022260216).
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