Abstract
Objective:This integrative review aimed to study the factors related to exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for at least 6 months postpartum in low-income populations.Methods:After extensively searching CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus, an integrative review was conducted to identify the existing evidence. Quantitative and qualitative studies that examined factors related to EBF at 6 months in low-income populations were included in this review.Results:Eight studies met this review’s inclusion criteria. The studies’ researchers examined associations with EBF at 6 months in low-income populations. Higher education, healthcare professional support, and social support were positively related to EBF at 6 months postpartum in low-income women. Older age, lower body mass index, strong control beliefs, and peer counseling were positive predictors for EBF at 6 months postpartum in low-income women. Factors that impeded EBF rates 6 months postpartum in low-income women were negative influences by healthcare professionals and lack of community-based programs and social support.Conclusions:Healthcare professionals need proper education with support, promotion, and protection of breastfeeding. Low-income communities need more resources to support breastfeeding mothers to breastfeed their children successfully and exclusively. Research is further needed to learn of factors related to EBF at 6 months postpartum in low-income populations.
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