JURNAL PROMOSI KESEHATAN INDONESIA
Vol 21 No 2: April 2026

The Effectiveness of Education Models to Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices: A Scoping Review

Murti Ani (Faculty of Medicine Universitas Diponegoro Health Polytechnic Ministry Of Semarang)
Zahroh Shaluhiyah (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Diponegoro)
Anggorowati Anggorowati (Faculty of Nursing Universitas Diponegoro)
Siti Khuzaiyah (PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jul 2026

Abstract

Background: Experts recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth and health. However, this practice has not yet become widespread, and global growth rates remain relatively low. Various educational breastfeeding models have been widely implemented to help mothers succeed in exclusive breastfeeding. This study aims to explore and summarize the evidence for effective education models to increase exclusive breastfeeding.Method: A comprehensive search was conducted across three databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus). The PRISMA guidelines were used to select 20 peer-reviewed studies published between January 2016 and December 2025 that met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted on education models, intervention objectives, and behavioral outcomes. Result: The results of the study showed that self-disclosure in MSM was influenced by Mothers need access to skilled, practical help and counseling support from trained health workers and counselors to implement optimal breastfeeding practices. A combination of antenatal and postnatal interventions, including home visits and media education such as flipcharts, booklets, videos, educational kits, telephone, SMS text messages, and WeChat support, can also increase exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months. The choice of breastfeeding education model influences the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. Therefore, it is important to consider the available time, resources, and media to support mothers in providing exclusive breastfeeding and achieving their breastfeeding education goals.Keywords: Breastfeeding, Education, Effectiveness, Model

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Journal Info

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jpki

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Subject

Public Health

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The articles of this journal are published every six months, that is on January and August (2 issues per year), and developed by the Master Program of Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Diponegoro ...