Table 2 Studies included in the synthesis
From: A scoping review of breastfeeding peer support models applied in hospital settings
| Author (year) | Country | Hospital setting | Type of peer support | Duration of peer support | Training for peer supporters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson, et al. (2005) [17] | USA | Postpartum ward | Contracted during the study period offering One-to-one support | Daily during hospitalization then post-discharge up to 6 weeks postpartum | Done using the WHO/UNICEF training module |
| 2 | Chapman, et al. (2013) [18] | USA | Prenatal/Postpartum and inpatient | Contracted during the study period offering One-to-one support | Daily during hospitalization then post-discharge up to 6 months postpartum | 30 h of classroom training and 3 to 6 months close follow up |
| 3 | Chapman, et al. (2004) [19] | USA | Postpartum ward | Contracted during the study period offering One-to-one support | Daily during hospitalization then post-discharge up to 3 months postpartum | “Topics covered include breast anatomy and physiology, management of breastfeeding, counseling techniques, and related cultural and social factors” |
| 4 | Merewood, et.al (2006) [20] | USA | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Contracted during the study period offering One-to-one support | In hospital for 6 weeks done weekly for at least 30 min | 5 day training by The Center for Breastfeeding, NICU procedures and mandatory regular training. |
| 5 | Haider, et al. (1997) [21] | Bangladesh | Paediatric unit | Contracted during the study period offering One-to-one support | 3 counselling sessions before discharge first lasting for 5 to 7 min then the other two 30 to 40 min | 3 week training, using the breastfeeding counselling course for health workers |
| 6 | Oza-Frank, et al. (2014) [22] | USA | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Employed by the national hospital Unclear the type of peer support | During hospitalization only | Physiology of lactation, infant medical conditions, and the benefits of breastfeeding. |
| 7 | Kristoff, et al. (2014) [23] | USA | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Volunteers giving own experiences in a Mother-to-mother Group support | While hospitalized done once a month | No training offered |
| 8 | Meier, et al. (2013) [24] | USA | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Employed peer supporters by the hospital to offer Combined one-to-one and group support | While hospitalized Peer support available 14 h weekdays and 8 to 9 h weekends | Trained through La Leche League International |
| 9 | Ahluwalia, et al. (2000) [25] | USA | Postpartum ward | Model not clearly described | Not described | Not described |
| 10 | Merewood, et al. (2003) [26] | USA | Postpartum ward, NICU, telephone model |
Employed Peer supporters by the hospital through small grants offering three types of support 1. Telephone support 2. One-to-one support postpartum unit 3. one to one support in NICU | while hospitalized Unclear for telephone model in the postpartum model peers available 4 days a week for 4 h | Trained using Massachusetts State WIC peer counselor manual for 1998 and counselling skills |
| 11 | Hooper, et al. (2016) [27] | England | Postpartum ward | Volunteer Peer supporters giving One-to-one support | While hospitalized | 10 weekly 2 h training organized by the community health care trust (UNICEF BFHI) |
| 12 | Pugh, et al. (2002) [28] | USA | Postpartum ward | One to one support done through combined Peer counselor and a community nurse. Both are employed by the hospital | Daily during hospitalization up to 6 months postpartum | Yes, but training details not described |
| 13 | Devon Integrated Children Services, (2012) [29] | UK | – | Done by either employed or volunteers using a one-to-one support or group support mode | – | Should be done by an accredited organization e.g. La Leche League and should include an assessment of participant knowledge and awards given. |
| 14 | Singleton, (2018) [30] | USA | Postpartum ward | Employed by the county through partnership offering one-to-one support | While hospitalized | Not described |
| 15 | Potter, (2013) [31] | England | – | Volunteers but unclear on the type of support | – | 10 weeks of training by an accredited training program |
| 16 | Healey, (2013) [32] | UK | Maternity, neonatal and paediatric unit | Employed peer by Wigan public health offering one-to-one support | While hospitalized | Not described |
| 17 | Whitmore, (2013) [33] | England | Maternity, neonatal and paediatric unit | Combined employed and volunteers by Blackpoll council through small grants to offer one-to-one support | While hospitalized | Unclear |
| 18 | Mwangome, et al. 2019 [13] | Kenya | Paediatric ward | Contracted during the study period offering one-to-one support | Daily during hospitalization up to 6 weeks post-discharge | Yes. 5-day training on introduction to lactation management. (UNICEF, BFCI, WHO etc.) |