Ethical Issues in Breastfeeding and Lactation Interventions: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infant feeding interventions that promote and support breastfeeding are considered important contributions to global public health. As these interventions often target private settings (e.g., individuals' homes) and involve vulnerable populations (e.g., pregnant women, infants, and underprivileged families), a keen awareness of ethical issues is crucial.

Research aim

The purpose of this scoping review was to capture the key elements of the current ethical discourse regarding breastfeeding and lactation interventions.

Method

A scoping review was conducted using Arksey and O'Malley's (2005) methodology to identify the ethical issues of breastfeeding and lactation interventions as they are reflected in the scholarly literature published between January 1990 an

SUBMITTER: Subramani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10799543 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature