A systematic literature review of breastfeeding interventions among Black populations using the RE-AIM framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lactation support resources are less likely to be located in close proximity to where Black families live and there is a systemic racist health care belief that Black women prefer bottle feeding (with infant formula) over breastfeeding. Together, these lead to lower reported breastfeeding rates of Black babies compared to other racial / ethnic groups. It is imperative to have a deeper understanding of the cultural aspects as well as the underlying limitations that prevent Black women / persons from being supported to breastfeed. There is a need to know how effective breastfeeding interventions are in reaching the intended population; how well they work in promoting breastfeeding initiation and continuation; and how successful they are when implemented at the setting and

SUBMITTER: Pereira EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9758845 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature