Table 3.
Result of Facture analysis of the PCQ based on EFA (n = 250)
| Items | Factor | Factor | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Factor 1: Prenatal Care-Personal Treatment | |||
| Possibility to discuss things in confidence | 0.431 | ||
| My partner was involved during prenatal visits | 0.174 | ||
| Care provider was able to put my mind at ease | 0.605 | ||
| I was involved in planning | 0.586 | ||
| Treating personal information with confidence | 0.672 | ||
| Sufficient amount of check-ups | 0.594 | ||
| Communication between professionals | 0.785 | ||
| Care providers aware of my preferences and wishes | 0.819 | ||
| Clear who was in charge of care during pregnancy | 0.843 | ||
| Treated in a respectful manner | 0.857 | ||
| Participation in decision-making process | 0.812 | ||
| Factor 2: Prenatal Care– Educational Information | |||
| To discuss the pros and cons of screening | 0.764 | ||
| Information regarding what to expect | 0.902 | ||
| Information was complete | 0.885 | ||
| Information satisfied my needs | 0.923 | ||
| Quality of information can be improved | 0.313 | ||
| Information regarding normal delivery | 0.791 | ||
| Information regarding a healthy lifestyle | 0.700 | ||
| Factor 3: Intrapartum Care | |||
| Keeping informed on progress of birth | 0.802 | ||
| Paid attention to partner during delivery | 0.782 | ||
| Being aware of preferences and wishes | 0.844 | ||
| Communication with professionals during delivery | 0.852 | ||
| Communication between professionals | 0.720 | ||
| Clear who was in charge of care during delivery | 0.856 | ||
| Involved in decision making regarding anaesthesia | 0.497 | ||
| % of variance 49.5 11 5 | |||
| Total score 60.07 | |||
PCQ: Pregnancy and Childbirth Questionnaire; EFA: Exploratory Factor Analysis