1

2

3

Factor 1: Collecting Information and Assessment (α = 0.86)

1) Infant’s condition

0.93

−0.28

−0.01

2) Mother’s condition

0.93

−0.16

0.02

4) Child rearing environment

0.80

−0.03

0.01

5) Mother’s state-of-mind

0.60

0.25

0.01

6) Identifying necessary support

0.56

0.29

0.01

7) Psychological support

0.75

0.09

0.03

8) Concrete support

0.62

0.28

−0.11

Factor 2: Direct and individual support (α = 0.74)

3) Mother-infant relationship

0.28

0.34

0.10

9) Breastfeeding on demand

0.06

0.79

−0.14

10) Necessary information

−0.02

0.84

−0.03

11) Advice to supporters

−0.19

0.83

0.10

Factor 3: Support for group and community (α = 0.70)

12) Introducing services

0.12

0.31

0.35

13) Breastfeeding-friendly environment

−0.09

0.04

0.78

14) Breastfeeding support groups

0.00

−0.01

0.84

15) Cooperation with relevant organization

0.07

−0.09

0.75

Factor contribution

5.68

2.10

1.11

Cumulative contribution ratio (%)

37.9%

51.9%

59.3%