Table 1 Inclusion criteria for breastfeeding interventions in the workplace
Criteria | Inclusion |
|---|---|
Type of Literature | Peer reviewed journal articles. |
Type of Studies | Qualitative or quantitative empirical studies (observational or experimental). |
Intervention | Breastfeeding interventions at the workplace: -written policies -breastfeeding education and/or counselling at the workplace -designated private or semi-private spaces -flexible scheduling -options to work from home or reduced hours - breast pumps at the workplace -co-workers and supervisors’ support |
Level of Analysis | Analyses of working women (pregnant, breastfeeding or who had a child during the last 5 years) and their workplace context. |
Analytical Perspective | Descriptive analyses or in-depth cases looking at the experiences of pregnant and recent mothers around their breastfeeding choices. Comparative analyses assessing interventions at the workplace affecting breastfeeding outcomes. |
Outcome | Breastfeeding intentions; breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity and duration; breastfeeding self-efficacy and perceived support. |
Target Population | Employed women who were pregnant, breastfeeding or who had a child during the last 5 years. |