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ArticleInternational breastfeeding journal2025

Commentary on methodological rigor in "Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis".

Arun Kumar, Ankur Sharma, Saumya Das, Preeti Dnyandeo Sonje, Dhanya Dedeepya

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Article in International breastfeeding journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Arun KumarFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, India.
Ankur SharmaDepartment of Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater, Noida, India.
Saumya DasDepartment of Pharmacology, Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology (Pharmacy Institute), Plot No.19, Knowledge Park-II, Greater, Noida, India.
Preeti Dnyandeo SonjeDepartment of Anatomy, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, 411018, India.
Dhanya DedeepyaSaveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India. 111701033.smc@saveetha.com.

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Abstract

Kalhor et al. (2025) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on predictors of exclusive breastfeeding, offering valuable insights but facing methodological challenges. Despite a robust search strategy, PROSPERO registration, and use of the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, heterogeneity remained high (I² >85%), with limited exploration through prediction intervals. Combining diverse designs and minimal subgroup justification reduced interpretability. Future reviews should incorporate prediction intervals, sensitivity analyses, and clearer subgroup rationale to enhance methodological transparency and reproducibility.

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Breast FeedingFemaleHumansMeta-Analysis as TopicReproducibility of ResultsResearch DesignSystematic Reviews as Topic

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