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Father's influence on breastfeeding continuity or interruption: meta-synthesis
Willyane de Andrade Alvarenga1, Thais Rayane da Conceição Gomes1, Carlos Henrique Rodrigues da Silva1
1Centro Universitário Santo Agostinho, Teresina, PI, Brazil.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|April 11, 2025
Summary
Fathers
Area of Science:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Qualitative Research Synthesis
- Family Studies
Background:
- Breastfeeding decisions are complex and influenced by multiple factors.
- The role of fathers in supporting breastfeeding is increasingly recognized.
- Understanding paternal influence is crucial for effective breastfeeding support strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize qualitative evidence on how fathers influence mothers' breastfeeding decisions.
- To explore the nature and extent of paternal involvement in breastfeeding maintenance or interruption.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative metasynthesis of 13 studies.
- Systematic searches across LILACS, PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL databases.
- Thematic synthesis approach guided by ENTREQ and CASP recommendations.
Main Results:
- Paternal influence was categorized into two analytical themes: 'Difficulty in actively participating' and 'Acting directly or indirectly'.
- Four descriptive themes emerged under 'Difficulty in participating', and three under 'Acting directly or indirectly'.
- The mother's decision-making process was predominantly centered on her.
Conclusions:
- Fathers' involvement can significantly impact breastfeeding outcomes.
- Prenatal health education targeting fathers promotes participatory fatherhood.
- Engaging fathers in education can encourage and support breastfeeding continuation.
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