Table 3.
Factorial structure of the maternal version of the CLIP.
| Factor 1 | Factor 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Positive affect during interview | 0.692 | |
| Fear of loss of premature baby | 0.619 | |
| Confidence in NICU equipment | 0.618 | |
| Positive present feelings toward baby | 0.614 | |
| Feeling of readiness for discharge | 0.607 | -0.337 |
| Negative first reaction to pregnancy | 0.594 | |
| Confidence in NICU staff | 0.59 | |
| Confidence in self as parent of baby | 0.538 | |
| Unplanned pregnancy | 0.504 | |
| Positive first feelings toward baby | 0.469 | |
| Readiness for birth | 0.752 | |
| Poor richness of content of interview | 0.694 | |
| Discrepant expectations for baby’s future | 0.33 | 0.541 |
| Good support system | 0.469 | 0.493 |
| Lack of feeling of mutual recognition | 0.469 | |
| Well-organized narrative | 0.401 | |
| % of variance | 38.05% | |
Bold values indicate each item mainly and greatest loadings on its specific factor.