The Effectiveness of Parent-Targeted Digital Health Interventions on Breastfeeding Practices: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - Summary - MDSpire

The Effectiveness of Parent-Targeted Digital Health Interventions on Breastfeeding Practices: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

  • By

  • Jacklyn Jackson

  • Sienna Kavalec

  • Alison L Brown

  • Tessa Delaney

  • Nayerra Hudson

  • Anna Rayward

  • Ben Singh

  • Lisa Sahlin Torp

  • Rebecca Liackman

  • Kayla Pennicott

  • Kristen Saunders

  • Sonya Stanley

  • Luke Wolfenden

  • Melanie Kingsland

  • Rachel Sutherland

  • July 2, 2026

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Objective:

To evaluate the effectiveness of parent-targeted digital health interventions (DHIs) for improving breastfeeding outcomes and self-efficacy, and to explore evidence around their cost-effectiveness and adverse effects.

Approach:
  • Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Conducted as per Cochrane Handbook and reported according to PRISMA guidelines, focusing on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) across high-, middle-, and low-income countries.
Key Findings:
  • Breastfeeding offers significant health benefits for both children and parents.
  • Global breastfeeding rates are suboptimal despite recommendations from health organizations.
  • Digital health interventions represent a promising method for providing scalable breastfeeding support.
Interpretation:

The review highlights the potential of DHIs to improve breastfeeding practices, but emphasizes the need for further research to identify effective components of these interventions.

Limitations:
  • Only studies published in English were included.
  • Conference abstracts without full-text papers were excluded.
Conclusion:

The systematic review aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of DHIs for breastfeeding support.

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The Effectiveness of Parent-Targeted Digital Health Interventions on Breastfeeding Practices: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

  • by Jacklyn Jackson, Sienna Kavalec, Alison L Brown, Tessa Delaney, Nayerra Hudson, Anna Rayward, Ben Singh, Lisa Sahlin Torp, Rebecca Liackman, Kayla Pennicott, Kristen Saunders, Sonya Stanley, Luke Wolfenden, Melanie Kingsland, Rachel Sutherland

  • July 2, 2026

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