Table 2.
Characteristics of perceived milk supply, breastfeeding self-efficacy, early initiation of breastfeeding, and exclusive breastfeeding (N = 237)
| Variable | n (%) | Mean (SD) | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early initiation of breastfeeding | 81 (34.2) | |||
| Predominant breastfeeding | 89 (37.6) | |||
| Exclusive breastfeeding (0 ~ 5 months) | 148 (62.4) | |||
| 0 ~ 1 month | 39 (69.6) | |||
| 2 ~ 3 months | 59 (62.1) | |||
| 4 ~ 5 months | 50 (58.1) | |||
| Perception of the milk supply, Mean (SD) | 122.4 (10.0) | 81 | 140 | |
| 0 ~ 1 month, Mean (SD) | 122.0 (10.8) | 81 | 139 | |
| 2 ~ 3 months, Mean (SD) | 121.4 (9.4) | 96 | 139 | |
| 4 ~ 5 months, Mean (SD) | 123.6 (10.0) | 98 | 140 | |
| Breastfeeding self-efficacy, Mean (SD) | 56.4 (7.2) | 26 | 70 | |
| ≤ 50 | 31 (13.1) | 26 | 50 | |
| > 50 | 206 (86.9) | 51 | 70 |
Note: SD Standard Deviation, Min Minimum, Max Maximum