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Knowledge mobilization tool to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding during COVID-19.
Hirani, Shela Akbar Ali; Pearce, Megan; Lanoway, Amanda.
  • Hirani SAA; Faculty of Nursing, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 0A2, Canada. shela.hirani@uregina.ca.
  • Pearce M; Faculty of Nursing, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 0A2, Canada.
  • Lanoway A; United Way Regina, 1440 Scarth Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 2E9, Canada.
Can J Public Health ; 112(4): 599-619, 2021 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1239229
ABSTRACT

SETTING:

This knowledge mobilization project was conceptualized to increase awareness among breastfeeding mothers and the general public on safe infant feeding practices during the COVID-19 pandemic by addressing myths and misconceptions associated with breastfeeding practices, guiding breastfeeding mothers to make informed decisions around child feeding practices, and offering meaningful guidance in simple language through a short online animated video. INTERVENTION This project was undertaken in four phases. During phase 1, an informal discussion was held with the breastfeeding mothers, service providers, and community partner in identifying issues surrounding lactation counselling facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. During phase 2, recommendations from 23 organizations with regard to breastfeeding during COVID-19 were reviewed and analyzed. During phase 3, using evidence from reliable sources, a 5-minute animated e-resource on breastfeeding during COVID-19 was conceptualized and developed. During phase 4, the e-resource was disseminated to the breastfeeding mothers, general public, post-secondary institutions, and organizations providing services to breastfeeding mothers in Canada.

OUTCOMES:

This evidence-based e-resource facilitated addressing misconceptions around breastfeeding during COVID-19 and raising public awareness on safe infant feeding practices during this pandemic. Overall, the video was described as an informative, user-friendly, useful, and easily accessible resource by breastfeeding mothers who were in self-isolation with little access to healthcare services during the pandemic. IMPLICATIONS This project highlighted the importance of patient engagement and collaboration with the community partner in protecting breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. It further illustrated how informational e-resources can protect breastfeeding in situations where breastfeeding mothers' access to healthcare services is compromised.
RéSUMé LIEU Notre projet de mobilisation des connaissances vise à sensibiliser les mères allaitantes et le grand public aux pratiques d'alimentation sûres pour les nourrissons durant la pandémie de COVID-19 en abordant les mythes et les idées fausses associés aux pratiques d'allaitement maternel, en aidant les mères allaitantes à prendre des décisions éclairées quant aux pratiques d'alimentation des bébés et en offrant des conseils utiles, en langage simple, dans une courte vidéo animée accessible en ligne. INTERVENTION Le projet a été mené en quatre phases. Pendant la phase 1, nous avons eu une discussion informelle avec les mères allaitantes, les dispensateurs de services et le  partenaire associatif pour définir les problèmes entourant les services-conseils sur la lactation durant la pandémie de COVID-19. Pendant la phase 2, nous avons vu et analysé les recommandations de 23 organismes concernant l'allaitement durant la COVID-19. Pendant la phase 3, à l'aide de données probantes provenant de sources fiables, nous avons conceptualisé et créé une cyberressource animée de cinq minutes sur l'allaitement durant la COVID-19. Pendant la phase 4, nous avons diffusé cette cyberressource aux mères allaitantes, au grand public, à des établissements d'enseignement postsecondaires et à des organismes de services aux mères allaitantes au Canada. RéSULTATS Cette cyberressource factuelle a permis d'aborder plus facilement les idées fausses entourant l'allaitement durant la COVID-19 et de sensibiliser le public aux pratiques sûres d'alimentation des nourrissons durant la pandémie. Dans l'ensemble, des mères allaitantes en isolement, qui avaient peu accès aux services de soins de santé durant la pandémie, ont trouvé notre vidéo informative, conviviale, utile et facilement accessible. CONSéQUENCES Ce projet souligne l'importance du contact avec la patiente et de la collaboration avec le partenaire associatif pour protéger l'allaitement maternel durant la pandémie. Il montre aussi que des ressources informationnelles accessibles en ligne peuvent protéger l'allaitement dans les situations où les mères allaitantes ont moins accès aux services de soins de santé.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Breast Feeding / Health Education / COVID-19 / Mothers Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Infant / Infant, Newborn Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Can J Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S41997-021-00532-5

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Breast Feeding / Health Education / COVID-19 / Mothers Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Infant / Infant, Newborn Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Can J Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S41997-021-00532-5