Aleitamento materno: um estudo bibliométrico

Abstract

Breastfeeding is the most natural form of link between mother and child and nutrition for the infant. However, despite the innumerable benefits of breastfeeding rates in the country, they are still below those recommended by national and international bodies. For this reason, this study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of scientific research between the years 1980 and 2019, so that a profile of these publications is drawn, taking into account aspects that may serve as a basis for future research in the area. It is added that this study is bibliometric, with qualitative-quantitative and descriptive approach in relation to its objectives. Data collection was performed in the Web of Science database, using the term breastfeeding, between 1980 and 2019, all studies being carried out in Brazil. The author of this study was: year of publication, main author, as well as its formation and titration, institution carried out, published journal, descriptors used, methodology employed, results obtained, number of publications per year, secondary themes addressed in the article, geographic region of Brazil in which the research was carried out, journals in which the articles were published and their qualification, descriptors used, citation of the articles by other authors. Only ten articles were found, and the oldest of them published in 2009. Among the subtopics addressed, there was a prevalence for postpartum depression and self-efficacy. The professionals who most perform publications in the area are nurses, followed by nutritionists. The most used journals for publication were Revista de Saúde Pública and Jornal de Pediatria. Given the importance of breastfeeding for public health, it has been noted that there are few publications in the area. It is hoped that this study will assist in conducting further research on breastfeeding