Comparison 4. Multiple methods of breastfeeding support versus usual care: subgroup analysis by intervention provider.
Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
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1 Exclusive breastfeeding at 4‐6 weeks | 4 | 445 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.21 [0.83, 1.77] |
1.1 Professional provider | 3 | 312 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.22 [0.70, 2.12] |
1.2 Peer provider | 1 | 133 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.14 [0.68, 1.90] |
2 Any breastfeeding at 4‐6 weeks | 2 | 103 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.04 [0.57, 1.89] |
2.1 Professional provider | 2 | 103 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.04 [0.57, 1.89] |
2.2 Peer provider | 0 | 0 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] |