| Characteristics | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree |
| Breastfeeding should begin within the first hour of birth | 257 (69.3) | 83 (22.4) | 25 (6.7) | 4 (1.1) |
| The benefits of breastfeeding last only as long as the baby is breastfed | 44 (11.9) | 65 (17.5) | 90 (24.3) | 171 (46.1) |
| Breastfeeding increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancers | 31 (8.4) | 19 (5.1) | 39 (10.5) | 282 (76.0) |
| Breastfeeding protects infants from common childhood illnesses | 277 (74.7) | 70 (18.9) | 13 (3.5) | 9 (2.4) |
| Breastfeeding increases the risk of childhood obesity | 37 (10.0) | 31 (8.4) | 57 (15.4) | 242 (65.2) |
| Formula is as healthy for an infant as breastmilk | 11 (3.0) | 52 (14.0) | 119 (32.1) | 187 (50.4) |
| Breastfeeding is a natural contraceptive within the first six months of birth | 113 (30.5) | 132 (35.6) | 81 (21.8) | 43 (11.6) |
| Breastmilk is lacking iron | 17 (4.6) | 40 (10.8) | 90 (24.3) | 218 (58.8) |
| A breastfed child would have a higher IQ | 140 (37.7) | 133 (35.8) | 75 (20.2) | 21 (5.7) |
| The baby should be exclusively breastfed for only the first three months | 60 (16.2) | 56 (15.1) | 108 (29.1) | 146 (39.4) |
| Mashed solid foods can be introduced after six months | 249 (67.1) | 102 (27.5) | 12 (3.2) | 7 (1.9) |
| Breastfeeding increases mother/infant bonding | 321 (86.5) | 31 (8.4) | 13 (3.5) | 5 (1.3) |
| Breastmilk is more easily digested than formula | 324 (87.3) | 39 (10.5) | 4 (1.1) | 4 (1.1) |
| Fomula-feeding is a better choice if the mother plans to go back to work | 108 (29.1) | 175 (47.2) | 54 (14.6) | 34 (9.2) |
| Women should not breastfeed in public places such as restaurant | 168 (45.3) | 83 (22.4) | 70 (18.9) | 50 (13.5) |
| Mothers who formula feed miss one of the great joys of motherhood | 167 (45.0) | 112 (30.2) | 60 (16.2) | 31 (8.4) |
| Breastfeeding is more convenient than formula | 226 (60.9) | 103 (27.8) | 34 (9.2) | 7 (1.9) |