Table 1.

Items in decision conflict scale

Informed Subscale	Uncertainty Subscale	Effective Decision Subscale
1. I am aware of the choices I have in deciding on a method of birth	1. The decision is hard for me to make	1. I feel I have made an informed choice
2. I feel I know the benefits of caesarean section and vaginal birth	2. I am unsure which option to choose	2. My decision shows what is most important for me
3. I feel I know the risks and side effects of caesarean section and vaginal birth	3. It is clear which choice is best for me	3. I expect to stick by my decision