Mean

±SD

(Range)

Factor 1: Collecting information and assessment

4.6

±0.4

(2 - 5)

1) Infant’s condition

4.9

±0.4

(2 - 5)

2) Mother’s condition

4.8

±0.4

(2 - 5)

4) Child rearing environment

4.6

±0.6

(2 - 5)

5) Mother’s state-of-mind

4.4

±0.7

(2 - 5)

6) Identify necessary support

4.3

±0.7

(2 - 5)

7) Psychological support

4.7

±0.5

(2 - 5)

8) Concrete support

4.6

±0.7

(2 - 5)

Factor 2: Direct and individual support

4.0

±0.7

(2 - 5)

3) Mother-infant relationship

4.3

±0.8

(1 - 5)

9) Breastfeeding on demand

4.2

±0.8

(1 - 5)

10) Necessary information

4.1

±0.8

(1 - 5)

11) Advice to supporters

3.6

±1.0

(1 - 5)

Factor 3: Support for group and community

3.2

±0.7

(1 - 5)

12) Introduce services

4.0

±0.9

(1 - 5)

13) Breastfeeding-friendly environment

2.6

±1.0

(1 - 5)

14) Breastfeeding support groups

3.1

±1.0

(1 - 5)

15) Cooperation with relevant organization

3.1

±1.1

(1 - 5)

Average

4.1

±0.4

(2 - 5)