Breastfeeding in Deaf Women: A Literature Review
Abstract Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding has rates too low all over the world. Breastfeeding rates in deaf women are considered to be even lower. Material and methods: A literature review was conducted to explore the barriers and support that deaf women encounter regarding breastfeeding. Studies were identified through a literature search from different databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Science Direct, Scopus, and Proquest between the years 2013 and 2023. The methodology followed the recommendations of Whittemore & Knafl. The quality of the studies was assessed using the CASPe tool (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme in Spanish). Results: Six articles out of the initial 403 were included in the review. The main barrier encountered by this group is communication problems associated with the lack of sign language interpreters or trained professionals. The main source of support is the help received from health professionals and family members. However, this support, in some cases, was perceived as a barrier. Conclusions: Deaf women need more support regarding breastfeeding. Accessible communication can help them achieve their breastfeeding goals and, although this is a legal requirement, it is not always provided.
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Buor D, Obosu RA, Agyemang S. Exploring the Challenges Facing Women with Disabilities in Exclusive Breastfeeding in a Metropolitan Area in Ghana: A Qualitative Study. Matern Child Health J. 2022 Sep 1;26:1854-60. doi: 10.1007/s10995-022-03478-3
Chin NP, Cuculick J, Starr M, Panko T, Widanka H, Dozier A. Deaf mothers and breastfeeding: Do unique features of deaf culture and language support breastfeeding success? Journal of Human Lactation. 2013; doi: 10.1177/0890334413476921
Redshaw M, Malouf R, Gao H, Gray R. Women with disability: the experience of maternity care during pregnancy, labour and birth and the postnatal period. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2013;13(174).
Bellù R, Condò M. Breastfeeding promotion: evidence and problems. Pediatr Med Chir 2017;39(2):53-6. doi: 10.4081/pmc.2017.156
Organización de las Naciones Unidas. La salud y los derechos en materia sexual y reproductiva de las niñas y las jóvenes con discapacidad. Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas. 2017;11933. Disponible en: www.who.int/disabilities/world_report/2011/report/en
Lyons KE, Ryan CA, Dempsey EM, Ross RP, Stanton C. Breast milk, a Source of Beneficial Microbes and Associated Benefits for Infant Health. Vol. 12, Nutrients. MDPI AG; 2020. doi: 10.3390/nu12041039
Mulatu T, Yimer NB, Alemnew B, Linger M, Liben ML. Exclusive breastfeeding lowers the odds of childhood diarrhea and other medical conditions: evidence from the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey. Ital J Pediatr. 2021 Dec 1;47(1). doi: 10.1186/s13052-021-01115-3
Amitay EL, Keinan-Boker L. Breastfeeding and Childhood Leukemia Incidence: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review. JAMA Pediatr. 2015 Jun 1;169(6) [citado el 30 de abril de 2023]. Disponible en: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2299705
Brahm P, Valdés V. Beneficios de la lactancia materna y riesgos de no amamantar. Rev Chil Pediatr. 2017;88(1):15-21 [citado el 30 de abril de 2023]. Disponible en: http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0370-41062017000100001&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es
Chowdhury R, Sinha B, Sankar MJ, Taneja S, Bhandari N, Rollins N et al. Breastfeeding and maternal health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec 1;104:96-113 [citado el 30 de abril de 2023]. Disponible en: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apa.13102
Rodríguez Martín D. ¿Discapacitado? No, ¡Sordo! TDX (Tesis Doctorals en Xarxa). 2016;186. Disponible en: http://www.tesisenred.net/handle/10803/399217
Sánchez-Díaz B, Cabello-Tarrés B. Experiencias de la atención enfermera a mujeres sordas en el periodo reproductivo. UAM. Departamento de Enfermería. Madrid: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; 2020 [citado el 1 de mayo de 2023]. Disponible en: https://dribbble.com/shots/6002564-Deaf-culture
Whittemore R, Knafl K. The integrative review: updated methodology. J Adv Nurs. 2005 Dec 1;52(5):546-53 [citado el 2 de mayo de 2023]. Disponible en: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2005.03621.x
Cano-Arana A, González-Gil T, Cabello-López JB. Programa de lectura crítica CASPe. Leyendo críticamente la evidencia clínica. En: Plantilla para ayudarte a entender un estudio cualitativo. 2010. p. 3-8.
Cabello JB. Programa de lectura crítica CASPe. Leyendo críticamente la evidencia clínica. En: Plantilla para ayudarte a entender un Estudio de Casos y Controles. Alicante: Guías CASPe de Lectura Crítica de la Literatura Médica; 2005. p. 13-9.
Andrews EE, Powell RM, Ayers KB. Experiences of Breastfeeding among Disabled Women. Women’s Health Issues. 2021;31(1):82-9 [citado el 2 de mayo de 2023]. Disponible en: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.whi.2020.09.001
Brown HK, Vigod SN, Fung K, Mph C, Guttmann A, Ray JG et al. Disability and in-hospital breastfeeding practices and supports in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study. Articles Lancet Public Health. 2023 [citado el 8 de octubre de 2023]. Disponible en: www.thelancet.com/
Buor D, Obosu RA, Agyeman S. Support for disabled mothers in exclusive breastfeeding in the Kumasi Metropolitan Area, Ghana. East Afr Med J. 2021;98(8):4000-8.
Buor D, Obosu RA, Agyemang S. Exploring the Challenges Facing Women with Disabilities in Exclusive Breastfeeding in a Metropolitan Area in Ghana: A Qualitative Study. Matern Child Health J. 2022 Sep 1;26:1854-60. doi: 10.1007/s10995-022-03478-3
Chin NP, Cuculick J, Starr M, Panko T, Widanka H, Dozier A. Deaf mothers and breastfeeding: Do unique features of deaf culture and language support breastfeeding success? Journal of Human Lactation. 2013; doi: 10.1177/0890334413476921
Redshaw M, Malouf R, Gao H, Gray R. Women with disability: the experience of maternity care during pregnancy, labour and birth and the postnatal period. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2013;13(174).
Bellù R, Condò M. Breastfeeding promotion: evidence and problems. Pediatr Med Chir 2017;39(2):53-6. doi: 10.4081/pmc.2017.156
Organización de las Naciones Unidas. La salud y los derechos en materia sexual y reproductiva de las niñas y las jóvenes con discapacidad. Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas. 2017;11933. Disponible en: www.who.int/disabilities/world_report/2011/report/en
Pla-Serrano, I., & Mena-Tudela, D. (2024). Breastfeeding in Deaf Women: A Literature Review. Revista De Lactancia Materna, 2, e31940. https://doi.org/10.14201/rlm.31940
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