Table 5: Factor analysis (Pattern matrix).

Pattern Matrix
Components
1 2
B. Knowledge level: Breastfeeding benefits
1: Provides adequate nutrients 8.908
2: Lessens infections to the infants 0.833
3: Infants are healthier 0.761
8: Less pollution 0.643
9: Reduces child mortality rate 0.589
4: Protects mothers against cancer (breasts & ovaries) 0.358
6: Prevents pregnancy 0.786
5: Tones mothers’ body 0.731
10: Reduces absenteeism at work 0.696
7: Minimizes health cost 0.602
C: Perceptions regarding BF in public spaces
Mothers Community members
1: Comfortable 1: Comfortable 0.834
2: Culturally acceptable 2: Support 0.810
5: Benefits to community 5: Benefits to community 0.636
3: Support 3. Prefers formula feeding in public spaces -0.923
4: Respect &value 4 Embarrassing -0.914