Feasibility and effectiveness of WhatsApp online group on breastfeeding by peer counsellors: a single-blinded, open-label pilot randomized controlled study

Fan, Heidi Sze Lok; Ho, M Y; Ko, Rachel WT; Kwok, Jojo Yan Yan; Chau, P H; Wong, Janet Yuen Ha; Wang, M P; Lok, Kris Yuet Wan

doi:10.1186/s13006-022-00535-z

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“…In addition, through the online consulting service of the website, mothers can ask questions to experts or experienced breastfeeding consultants and obtain personalized advice and guidance [ 9 ]. Some mobile applications, such as breastfeeding trackers, breastfeeding schedules, etc., can help mothers track their babies' eating time and milk volume, and provide personalized feeding suggestions [ 10 ].…”

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Effect of online intervention mode on breastfeeding results: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sun,

Gao,

Zhu

et al. 2023

Reprod Health

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Objective To evaluate the effect of Internet based intervention model on breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, self-confidence and breastfeeding rate. Methods An electronic literature search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, CNKI, Wanfang, CBM and VIP database was performed using combinations of the keywords “Breastfeeding,” “Breastfeeding, Exclusive,” “Internet,” “Online,” and “Website”. The retrieval period was from their inception to March 31, 2023. Quality appraisal was performed using the Cochrane 5.1 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). RevMan5.3 was used for data analysis. Results Thirty-two studies were included in the review, with a total of 9514 samples. The results of Meta-analysis showed that, compared with routine nursing, the intervention model based on the Internet can effectively improve breastfeeding knowledge and attitude of pregnant women, improve breastfeeding self-confidence (P < 0.05), and improve the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the short term (within 6 weeks) and the long-term postpartum (3–6 months) had a positive effect on the rate of exclusive breastfeeding (P < 0.05). Conclusions The Internet breastfeeding intervention model may be an effective intervention to improve the effect of exclusive breastfeeding. In the future, more high-quality, large-sample randomized controlled trials can be carried out to further explore the effect of the Internet intervention model on breastfeeding.

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Effect of online intervention mode on breastfeeding results: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sun,

Gao,

Zhu

et al. 2023

Reprod Health

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Educational models of infant and young child feeding among prenatal and postnatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic (January 2020–January 2023): A scoping review

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Use of volunteers in early years interventions for parents: A scoping review of roles and the extent of evaluation research in this area

Padgett,

Blower,

Henderson

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Early years interventions, particularly those supporting parents in the first 1001 days of their infants life, support healthy development of infants and prevent adverse experiences that can have long term negative impacts. Volunteers are often used to deliver such interventions. This scoping review aimed to explore the roles and characteristics of volunteers across early years interventions and map the evaluation in this field to identify gaps in the literature. A scoping review was conducted according to the Arksey and O’Malley Framework. Academic databases and grey literature sources were searched to identify literature evaluating volunteer-based interventions for parents in the first 1001 days of their infant’s life (conception to aged two). Research conducted in the UK or comparable high-income countries since the year 2000 were identified and data relating to the volunteer role, intervention design and evaluation methods were mapped. Sixty-six articles were eligible for inclusion in the review. Volunteers were commonly involved in interventions to provide peer support for a range of parenting related matters, support breastfeeding and the mental and emotional wellbeing of parents. Volunteer roles were categorised based on their background (peers or non-peer volunteers), their responsibilities (provider of peer support, educator or providers of practical support) and the delivery style of their role (in person one to one support, group leader or remote support). Research most often involved exploring the experiences of those involved in receiving or delivering the interventions and measuring outcomes in relation to breastfeeding and parent mental wellbeing. Volunteers play a large role in the provision of early years interventions. Their varied contribution is presented through a typology that will allow comparisons of roles in future research. Further research exploring the impact on the volunteers and the organisation will support decision making around choosing a volunteer led model within early years services.

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Feasibility and effectiveness of WhatsApp online group on breastfeeding by peer counsellors: a single-blinded, open-label pilot randomized controlled study

Cited by 5 publications

References 31 publications

Effect of online intervention mode on breastfeeding results: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effect of online intervention mode on breastfeeding results: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Educational models of infant and young child feeding among prenatal and postnatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic (January 2020–January 2023): A scoping review

Use of volunteers in early years interventions for parents: A scoping review of roles and the extent of evaluation research in this area

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