An Integrative Literature Review on Factors Affecting Breastfeeding in Public Spaces

Background: Breastfeeding in public spaces remains a challenge for mothers globally. This review aims to synthesise the available published evidence understand factors that affect breastfeeding Methods: The current was conducted using systematic methodology guided by Whittemore and Knafl's integrative literature steps. relevant studies were digitally searched on EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, PubMed databases. included from 2013 2018 ascertain affecting spaces. screening concerned three rounds, including studying topics, abstract scrutinising, ultimately checking content. Included critically appraised two reviewers Critical Appraisal Skill Programme checklist. Data pooled matrix. Finally, data synthesised analysed identify new themes topic. Results: There 224 retrieved discussed breastfeeding. However, only six research met inclusion requirements subjected procedure. reviewed integrated into four themes: lack of support, sexualisation breasts, media, culture. Conclusion: findings indicated are unsupported breastfeed spaces, posing barrier exclusive Therefore, main focus should be educating community members regarding advantages encourage, promote whenever wherever inclusive