Woman's Perception |
1. I feel satisfaction when my baby is satiated after breastfeeding. |
0.97 |
2. My baby is calm and relaxed after breastfeeding. |
0.90 |
3. I talk, touch and look at my baby while breastfeeding. |
0.85 |
4. I believe breast milk supports the baby. |
0.85 |
5. I know the benefits of breastfeeding for the health of the child. |
0.82 |
6. I can stay relaxed and comfortable to breastfeed. |
0.80 |
7. I believe that the use of pacifiers impairs/hinders breastfeeding. |
0.80 |
8. I have positive experiences with breastfeeding. |
0.8 |
9. I believe that my diet influences my milk. |
0.77 |
10. I know the benefits of breastfeeding for the health of women. |
0.77 |
11. I correctly put my baby in the breast. |
0.75 |
12. I am able to explain the benefits of breastfeeding for the health of the child. |
0.75 |
13. I am able to explain the benefits of breastfeeding for the health of women. |
0.72 |
14. I believe that the use of nursing bottles impairs/hinders breastfeeding. |
0.72 |
15. I believe it is difficult to continue breastfeeding after returning to work/study. |
0.72 |
16. I am able to position my baby correctly in the breast. |
0.70 |
17. I can properly hold my baby to breastfeed. |
0.67 |
18. I can hold my baby with the head facing the breast and the body next to me. |
0.67 |
19. I believe that breastfeeding takes a lot of time from my day. |
0.67 |
20. I believe that the size of the breasts and nipples hinders breastfeeding. |
0.60 |
Child's Perception |
21. My baby spontaneously unholds my breast when sated. |
0.95 |
22. My baby is relaxed after breastfeeding. |
0.95 |
23. I know when my baby is hungry. |
0.92 |
24. My baby is calm after breastfeeding. |
0.92 |
25. My baby stays awake and relaxed during breastfeeding. |
0.90 |
26. My baby gets angry and cries while breastfeeding. |
0.60 |
Woman’s Biological Conditions |
27. I believe that breastfeeding the baby right after delivery helps in breastfeeding. |
0.87 |
28. I can produce enough milk to breastfeed my baby. |
0.85 |
29. I feel pain when breastfeeding. |
0.80 |
30. I believe breast surgery interferes with breastfeeding. |
0.62 |
Child’s Biological Conditions |
31. My baby sucks my breast properly. |
0.82 |
32. My baby keeps constantly holding the breast. |
0.82 |
33. My baby unholds the breast often. |
0.80 |
Woman's Body Image |
34. I believe breastfeeding helps me lose weight. |
0.85 |
35. I think breastfeeding makes my breasts flaccid and sag. |
0.72 |
36. I think bigger breasts produce more milk. |
0.60 |
37. I can breastfeed comfortably in the presence of men. |
0.55 |
Space for Breastfeeding |
38. I feel comfortable breastfeeding in the presence of other women. |
0.82 |
39. I cover my breast when breastfeeding in public places. |
0.80 |
40. I feel comfortable breastfeeding in public places. |
0.72 |
41. I am embarrassed to breastfeed in public places. |
0.67 |
42. I prefer to milk me and offer it in the nursing bottle when I'm away from home. |
0.50 |
Mother's Role |
43. I breastfeed because it is the best for my baby. |
0.97 |
44. I enjoy breastfeeding. |
0.9 |
45. I breastfeed because I feel pleasure. |
0.87 |
46. I have a duty to breastfeed my baby. |
0.77 |
47. I feel obligated to breastfeed. |
0.57 |
Organizational Systems for the Protection, Promotion and Support of Breastfeeding |
48. I have the support of my family to breastfeed. |
0.9 |
49. I need professional support to breastfeed. |
0.9 |
50. I have support from my partner to breastfeed. |
0.87 |
51. I know the laws that support breastfeeding. |
0.75 |
52. I think my community supports breastfeeding. |
0.7 |
53. I use some social support network for breastfeeding. |
0.7 |
Family and social authority |
54. I change my opinion according to the guidance of health professionals. |
0.85 |
55. I feel influenced by my family to decide on breastfeeding. |
0.82 |
Woman's Decision Making |
56. I wish to breastfeed. |
0.95 |
57. I believe that having a positive experience influences my decision to breastfeed. |
0.92 |
58. I think knowing the advantages of breastfeeding helps in the decision to breastfeed. |
0.92 |