Table 3.
Descriptive statistics of the scale by factor and in general
| No. | Reagent | M | SD | Min | Max | Asymmetry | Kurtosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I can determine that my child is getting enough milk from my breast. | 4.68 | 0.47 | 4 | 5 | -0.81 | -1.38 |
| 2 | I can successfully deal with breastfeeding just as I have dealt with other challenges in my life. | 4.39 | 0.492 | 4 | 5 | 0.439 | -1.856 |
| 3 | I can breastfeed my child without using milk formulas. | 4.61 | 0.544 | 3 | 5 | -0.945 | -0.156 |
| 4 | I can ensure that my child is properly attached to my breast while feeding. | 4.55 | 0.551 | 3 | 5 | -0.704 | -0.592 |
| 5 | I can manage the breastfeeding situation for my well-being. | 4.47 | 0.642 | 3 | 5 | -0.829 | -0.330 |
| 6 | I can handle the breastfeeding situation even if my child is crying. | 4.21 | 0.618 | 3 | 5 | -0.162 | -0.489 |
| 7 | I can maintain the desire to breastfeed. | 4.74 | 0.500 | 3 | 5 | -1.735 | 2.244 |
| 8 | I can breastfeed comfortably when my family members are present. | 4.45 | 0.641 | 3 | 5 | -0.735 | -0.444 |
| 9 | I can be satisfied with the breastfeeding experience. | 4.61 | 0.634 | 3 | 5 | -1.375 | 0.764 |
| 10 | I can face the fact that breastfeeding will take up my time. | 4.29 | 0.649 | 3 | 5 | -0.366 | -0.685 |
| 11 | Can I finish breastfeeding my baby on one breast before switching to the other breast? | 4.32 | 0.616 | 3 | 5 | -0.312 | -0.614 |
| 12 | I can breastfeed my child whenever he needs it. | 4.50 | 0.643 | 3 | 5 | -0.928 | -0.186 |
| 13 | I can meet my child’s breastfeeding needs. | 4.39 | 0.675 | 3 | 5 | -0.674 | -0.610 |
| 14 | I can recognize when my child has finished breastfeeding. | 4.45 | 0.598 | 3 | 5 | -0.562 | -0.581 |
Source: Own elaboration