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Table 2 Studies included in the synthesis

From: A scoping review of breastfeeding peer support models applied in hospital settings

 

Author (year)

Country

Hospital setting

Type of peer support

Duration of peer support

Training for peer supporters

1

Anderson, et al. (2005) [17]

USA

Postpartum ward

Contracted during the study period offering One-to-one support

Daily during hospitalization then post-discharge up to 6 weeks postpartum

Done using the WHO/UNICEF training module

2

Chapman, et al. (2013) [18]

USA

Prenatal/Postpartum and inpatient

Contracted during the study period offering One-to-one support

Daily during hospitalization then post-discharge up to 6 months postpartum

30 h of classroom training and 3 to 6 months close follow up

3

Chapman, et al. (2004) [19]

USA

Postpartum ward

Contracted during the study period offering One-to-one support

Daily during hospitalization then post-discharge up to 3 months postpartum

“Topics covered include breast anatomy and physiology, management of breastfeeding, counseling techniques, and related cultural and social factors”

4

Merewood, et.al (2006) [20]

USA

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Contracted during the study period offering One-to-one support

In hospital for 6 weeks done weekly for at least 30 min

5 day training by The Center for Breastfeeding, NICU procedures and mandatory regular training.

5

Haider, et al. (1997) [21]

Bangladesh

Paediatric unit

Contracted during the study period offering One-to-one support

3 counselling sessions before discharge first lasting for 5 to 7 min then the other two 30 to 40 min

3 week training, using the breastfeeding counselling course for health workers

6

Oza-Frank, et al. (2014) [22]

USA

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Employed by the national hospital Unclear the type of peer support

During hospitalization only

Physiology of lactation, infant medical conditions, and the benefits of breastfeeding.

7

Kristoff, et al. (2014) [23]

USA

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Volunteers giving own experiences in a Mother-to-mother Group support

While hospitalized done once a month

No training offered

8

Meier, et al. (2013) [24]

USA

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Employed peer supporters by the hospital to offer Combined one-to-one and group support

While hospitalized Peer support available 14 h weekdays and 8 to 9 h weekends

Trained through La Leche League International

9

Ahluwalia, et al. (2000) [25]

USA

Postpartum ward

Model not clearly described

Not described

Not described

10

Merewood, et al. (2003) [26]

USA

Postpartum ward, NICU, telephone model

Employed Peer supporters by the hospital through small grants offering three types of support

1. Telephone support

2. One-to-one support postpartum unit

3. one to one support in NICU

while hospitalized Unclear for telephone model in the postpartum model peers available 4 days a week for 4 h

Trained using Massachusetts State WIC peer counselor manual for 1998 and counselling skills

11

Hooper, et al. (2016) [27]

England

Postpartum ward

Volunteer Peer supporters giving One-to-one support

While hospitalized

10 weekly 2 h training organized by the community health care trust (UNICEF BFHI)

12

Pugh, et al. (2002) [28]

USA

Postpartum ward

One to one support done through combined Peer counselor and a community nurse. Both are employed by the hospital

Daily during hospitalization up to 6 months postpartum

Yes, but training details not described

13

Devon Integrated Children Services, (2012) [29]

UK

Done by either employed or volunteers using a one-to-one support or group support mode

Should be done by an accredited organization e.g. La Leche League and should include an assessment of participant knowledge and awards given.

14

Singleton, (2018) [30]

USA

Postpartum ward

Employed by the county through partnership offering one-to-one support

While hospitalized

Not described

15

Potter, (2013) [31]

England

Volunteers but unclear on the type of support

10 weeks of training by an accredited training program

16

Healey, (2013) [32]

UK

Maternity, neonatal and paediatric unit

Employed peer by Wigan public health offering one-to-one support

While hospitalized

Not described

17

Whitmore, (2013) [33]

England

Maternity, neonatal and paediatric unit

Combined employed and volunteers by Blackpoll council through small grants to offer one-to-one support

While hospitalized

Unclear

18

Mwangome, et al. 2019 [13]

Kenya

Paediatric ward

Contracted during the study period offering one-to-one support

Daily during hospitalization up to 6 weeks post-discharge

Yes. 5-day training on introduction to lactation management. (UNICEF, BFCI, WHO etc.)