Perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence increases the risk of detrimental health, behaviors and psychological issues in mothers, affecting infant nutrition and development. However, the potential effects of maternal exposure to intimate partner violence on breastfeeding practices are understudied, and the results of individual studies are inconsistent and conflicting. The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis are therefore to 1) estimate the prevalence of perinatal intimate partner violence and, 2) examine the relationship between perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding outcomes.

Methods and analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis will investigate the association between perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding outcomes, including

SUBMITTER: Azene ZN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11801569 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature