TABLE 1. Example Items From the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale.

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1The nutritional benefits of breastmilk last only until the baby is weaned from breastmilk. 2Formula feeding is more convenient than breastfeeding. 3Breastfeeding increases mother–infant bonding. 4Breastmilk is lacking in iron. 5Formula-fed babies are more likely to be overfed than are breastfed babies. 6Formula feeding is the better choice if a mother plans to work outside the home. 7Mothers who formula feed miss one of the great joys of motherhood. 8Women should not breastfeed in public places such as restaurants. 9Babies fed breastmilk are healthier than babies who are fed formula. 10Breastfed babies are more likely to be overfed than formula-fed babies. 11Fathers feel left out if a mother breastfeeds. 12Breastmilk is the ideal food for babies. 13Breastmilk is more easily digested than formula. 14Formula is as healthy for an infant as breastmilk. 15Breastfeeding is more convenient than formula feeding. 16Breastmilk is less expensive than formula. 17A mother who drinks alcohol once a week should not breastfeed her baby.