Protocol for a scoping review of the qualitative literature on Indigenous infant feeding experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prudent infant nutrition, including exclusive breastfeeding to 6 months, is essential for optimal short-term and long-term health. Quantitative research to date has documented that many Indigenous communities have lower breastfeeding rates than the general population and that this gap in breastfeeding initiation and maintenance may have an important impact on chronic disease risk later in life. However, there are critical knowledge gaps in the literature regarding factors that influence infant feeding decisions. Qualitative research on infant feeding experiences provides a broader understanding of the challenges that Indigenous caregivers encounter, and insights provided by this approach are essential to identify research gaps, community engagement strategies, and prog

SUBMITTER: Monteith H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7849871 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature