A Qualitative Systematic Review of Family Support for a Successful Breastfeeding Experience among Adolescent Mothers

Vetty Priscilla; Yati Afiyanti; Dyah Juliastuti

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2021.7431

Authors

Vetty Priscilla Department of Maternity and Women Health, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia; Department of Maternity Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Andalas, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Yati Afiyanti Department of Maternity and Women Health, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9382-6714
Dyah Juliastuti Nursing Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan IMC Bintaro, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4159-9166

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.7431

Keywords:

Adolescent mothers, Breastfeeding, Family support

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Family support for adolescent mothers is vital in making breastfeeding decisions and sustaining the feeding since many of these women struggle with identity crises. Therefore, it is essential to synthesize qualitative evidence about the types of family support provided to these young women.

AIM: This study aims to identify, synthesize, and recognize the qualitative evidence of family support for successful breastfeeding among teen mothers.

METHODS: A systematic review of qualitative studies was identified in six electronic databases published from 2000 to 2020. The quality of the reviewed studies was checked using The Critical Appraisal Skills Programs. The data were extracted by two investigators and analyzed using thematic analysis with three steps: coding the text line-by-line, developing the descriptive themes, and generating the analytical themes.

RESULTS: This review includes eight eligible studies. The review founds that family significantly affect the success of breastfeeding practices among adolescent mothers through their appraisal, instrumental, emotional, and informational support. The family strengthens the adolescence’s breastfeeding decisions and confidence, provide financial assistance, share positive breastfeeding information and experience, encourage them to continue the feeding and motivate theme to pursue their study.

CONCLUSION: Breastfeeding a baby and becoming a mother at a young age is not an easy process and need family support for a successful feeding. Health care professionals should actively involve the family in supporting adolescent mothers to breastfeed their babies optimally.

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