Breastfeeding interventions among refugee, migrant, and asylum seeker populations hold significant promise for improving maternal, infant, and community health.

This systematic review aims to comprehensively synthesize existing interventions and assess their effectiveness within these vulnerable demographics.

Following the PRISMA framework, a thorough literature search was conducted across four electronic databases—PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus—from February 2014 to February 2024, focusing on studies involving refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers who received breastfeeding interventions. Methodological quality appraisal was executed utilizing the Effective Public Health Practice Project Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies.

Of the scrutinized studies, nine met the stringent eligibility criteria and were subsequently included in this review. Two independent researchers meticulously performed data extraction and analysis. The synthesized findings revealed a spectrum of breastfeeding interventions tailored to migrant populations, comprising both individualized and group-based approaches. Significant outcomes included elevated breastfeeding initiation rates and positive indicators, such as sustained exclusive breastfeeding for up to six months, increased maternal self-efficacy, enhanced dietary diversity, and the adoption of healthier dietary practices.

The collated evidence underscores the potential of breastfeeding interventions to profoundly influence maternal and child health outcomes within migrant communities. Nonetheless, the interpretation of results warrants caution due to the scarcity of high-quality studies and inherent methodological limitations. This review underscores the imperative for further rigorous research to elucidate the nuanced impacts of breastfeeding interventions in migrant populations and to inform evidence-based practices for optimizing maternal and infant health outcomes globally.