Κύριοι βιολογικοί, ψυχολογικοί και κοινωνικοί παράγοντες που επηρεάζουν το Μητρικό Θηλασμό: Μια συστηματική ανασκόπηση

Abstract

Background: Breastfeeding is a valuable and intimate procedure that can be interrupted by various biopsychosocial factors. The aim of this study was to conduct a literature research about breastfeeding and identify the relationship between any biopsychological component and breastfeeding duration and intensity. Methods: a systematic review of the literature was conducted on the databases of PubMed and ScienceDirect. The search criteria included primary researches of the last 20 years, written in English. This study includes synchronous and updated information about breastfeeding and its value. Results: the search identified 19 studies, reporting the main biopsychosocial factors affecting breastfeeding intention and duration, including maternal age,occupation, smoking, obesity, the feeding type that the women received, social support, birth complications, cesarean delivery, anxiety and self-efficacy. Conclusion: midwives should be informed about the factors that could negatively affect breastfeeding and encourage mothers to breastfeed their newborns by providing corrective information and aid.