Table 3 Mothers’ Evaluation of Coping Strategies of Childcare, Work, and Challenges

Challenges

Least Challenging (1)

Most Challenging (2)

Highly Challenging (3)

NR

Total

Median

 Difficulties in expressing milk

12

17

5

16

50

2.0

 Inadequate breast milk due to infrequent feeding

9

16

10

15

50

2.0

 Breastmilk contamination

14

10

9

17

50

2.0

 Work overload

7

15

21

7

50

2.0

 Work duration

12

15

9

14

50

2.0

 Conflicting responsibilities

11

12

15

12

50

2.0

 Stress and burnout

5

15

21

9

50

3.0

 Poor concentration at work

6

14

17

13

50

2.0

 Difficulties in meeting timelines

10

12

11

17

50

2.0

Copping Strategies

Least Supportive (1)

Moderately Support (2)

Highly Supportive (3)

No Response

Total

Median

 Avoiding workplace responsibilities

18

13

2

17

50

1.0

 Reporting to work late

15

10

4

21

50

1.0

 Leaving workplace before approved closing time

17

8

4

21

50

1.0

 Support from husband and relatives

3

7

34

6

50

3.0

 Flexible work arrangement

6

22

9

13

50

2.0

 Breast milk expression

7

10

19

14

50

3.0

 Support from colleagues

2

18

11

19

50

2.0