Unveiling the voices: Exploring perspectives and experiences of women, donors, recipient mothers and healthcare professionals in human milk donation: A systematic review of qualitative studies.
Women Birth
; 37(5): 101644, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study aims to examine and synthesise the views and experiences of women, donors, recipient mothers and healthcare professionals regarding human milk donation or sharing.METHODS:
The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) meta-aggregative approach to systematic reviews of qualitative studies was adopted. Six databases, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Scopus were searched. English written qualitative studies from database inception to February 2024 were included. The JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research was used to appraise the collected research evidence.RESULTS:
A total of 629 papers were screened, and 41 studies were included in the review. Six key findings were synthesised. (i) Donors, recipients and their families all benefit from milk donation. (ii) Motivation to receive or donate breast milk. (iii) Awareness and participation are affected by formal vs. informal sharing, mothers' personal experiences and external factors. (iv) Concerns about disease transmission, jealousy, bonding and traits. (v) Challenges encountered by donors, recipient mothers, staff and milk banks (vi) Suggestions for promoting human milk donation.DISCUSSION:
Stakeholders of human milk donation, including donors, recipient mothers, healthcare professionals, and human milk bank representatives, face various physical, mental and practical challenges. Informal sharing complements formal donations and contributes to improved breastfeeding rates. Advocacy and education efforts are still needed to increase participation and safety levels. The major limitation of the study is the inadequate search on views of immediate family members.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Personal de Salud
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Bancos de Leche Humana
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Investigación Cualitativa
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Leche Humana
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Madres
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Women Birth
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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OBSTETRICIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Hong Kong