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. 2014 Feb 7;9(2):e88204. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0088204

Table 3. Factors which underlie the benefits, barriers and enablers of breastfeeding, NMSS 1995–2009.

Benefits for baby of breastfeeding Factor one Factor two Factor three Factor four
Factor Name Natural Nutrients & bonding Good for baby Convenient
Category(ies) Natural Vitamins/minerals & bonding Good for baby’shealth & ideal food Easy & convenient
Eigen value 1.3 1.7 1.1 0.94
Variance Explained (total 0.934) 0.38 0.27 0.19 0.1
Barriers to breastfeeding Factor one Factor two Factor three Factor four
Factor Name Breastfeeding problems Unacceptable Work Inconvenience
Category(ies) Supply problems and breast soreness Dislike breastfeeding & unacceptable Have to work No time and breastfeeding inconvenient
Eigen value 1.5 1.3 1.1 0.97
Variance Explained (total 0.960) 0.42 0.28 0.19 0.07
Enablers of breastfeeding Factor one Factor two Factor three Factor four
Factor Name Education Community support Family support Not having to work
Category(ies) More education about breastfeeding generally More facilities &public acceptance Having more time & family support Not having to work
Eigen value 1.7 1.44 1.16 0.82
Variance Explained 0.39 0.29 0.19 0.07