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1. The benefits of breastfeeding last only as long as the baby is breastfed.a
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3.91 (1.08)
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0.30
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0.71
|
0.40
|
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2. Formula feeding is more convenient than breastfeeding.a
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3.83 (1.14)
|
0.30
|
0.71
|
0.42
|
|
3. Breastfeeding increases mother–infant bonding.
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4.23 (0.78)
|
0.26
|
0.72
|
0.35
|
|
4. Breast milk is lacking in iron.a
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3.00 (1.28)
|
0.13
|
0.73
|
0.16
|
|
5. Formula-fed babies are more likely to be overfed than breastfed babies.
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3.62 (1.19)
|
0.41
|
0.70
|
0.53
|
|
6. Formula feeding is the better choice if the mother plans to go back to work.a
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3.88 (1.05)
|
0.35
|
0.71
|
0.47
|
|
7. Mothers who formula feed miss one of the great joys of motherhood.
|
4.27 (0.78)
|
0.35
|
0.71
|
0.49
|
|
8. Women should not breastfeed in public places such as restaurants.a
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3.73 (1.28)
|
0.45
|
0.70
|
0.58
|
|
9. Breastfed babies are healthier than formula-fed babies.
|
4.10 (0.92)
|
0.30
|
0.71
|
0.45
|
|
10. Breastfed babies are more likely to be overfed than formula-fed babies.a
|
3.93 (1.01)
|
0.34
|
0.71
|
0.45
|
|
11. Fathers feel left out if a mother breastfeeds.a
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3.02 (1.19)
|
0.16
|
0.73
|
0.18
|
|
12. Breast milk is the ideal food for babies.
|
4.25 (0.82)
|
0.27
|
0.72
|
0.40
|
|
13. Breast milk is more easily digested than formula.
|
4.16 (0.86)
|
0.34
|
0.71
|
0.50
|
|
14. Formula is as healthy for an infant as breast milk.a
|
3.97 (0.97)
|
0.38
|
0.71
|
0.54
|
|
15. Breastfeeding is more convenient than formula.
|
3.95 (1.04)
|
0.37
|
0.71
|
0.51
|
|
16. Breast milk is cheaper than formula.
|
4.13 (0.89)
|
0.27
|
0.72
|
0.39
|
|
17. A mother who occasionally drinks alcohol should not breastfeed her baby.a
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3.68 (1.27)
|
0.36
|
0.71
|
0.50
|
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Mean (SD) and Cronbach’s alpha (α) for total IIFAS-AO score
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65.7 (7.64)
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0.72
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