@article{article_1246420, title={Factors Affecting Breastfeeding During COVID-19: A Systematic Review}, journal={Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi}, volume={7}, pages={573–578}, year={2024}, DOI={10.38108/ouhcd.1246420}, author={Çalışkan, Esra and Eriten Tilaver, Handan and Şahin, Nevin}, keywords={emzirme, COVID-19 pandemisi, hemşirelik}, abstract={Objective: Breastfeeding management is an area where women who have new babies need information. It is thought that the need for information on breastfeeding has increased even more in the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This research is planned as a systematic review to examine the literature on breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic, where the literature is constantly updated, and to present up-to-date information systematically. In this study, Pubmed, Scopus, Science Direct, Cochrane, Wiley Online Library, Ulakbim Medical Database, Google Scholar databases were searched. Results: 2436 articles were reached, and according to the inclusion/exclusion criteria, 7 studies were selected for this systematic review (n=7). Disruptions in professional and social support systems, emotional problems seen as a result of isolation in the postpartum period, and problems in accessing current data with accurate information sources are among the factors affecting breastfeeding during the pandemic period. Conclusion: Individuals need more up-to-date information and support systems about breastfeeding and breast milk during the pandemic period. It is considered important that health professionals inform society frequently during sensitive periods. Keywords: Breastfeeding, COVID-19 pandemic, nursing}, number={2}, publisher={Ordu Üniversitesi}