Comparison 5. Multiple methods of breastfeeding support versus usual care: subgroup analysis by type of intervention.
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 Face‐to‐face support | 2 | 201 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.42 [0.83, 2.42] |
1.2 Remote support | 2 | 244 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.00 [0.45, 2.20] |
2 Any breastfeeding at 4‐6 weeks | 2 | 103 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.04 [0.57, 1.89] |
2.1 Face‐to‐face support | 1 | 64 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.4 [1.04, 1.89] |
2.2 Remote support | 1 | 39 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 0.76 [0.54, 1.07] |