Table 4.
Factors Important When Choosing a Hospital (Survey, n = 245)
| In thinking about the hospital for your baby's birth, how important is it that the hospital… | Very Important | Somewhat Important | Slightly Important | Not at All Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Accepts your health insurance | 240 (98%) | 3 (1%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.4%) |
| b. Is one where you had a good experience in past | 188 (77%) | 40 (16%) | 10 (4%) | 6 (2%) |
| c. Was recommended by your doctor or midwife | 156 (64%) | 72 (30%) | 12 (5%) | 4 (2%) |
| d. Received high ratings for the quality of their maternity care on a website that compares hospitals | 144 (59%) | 78 (32%) | 18 (7%) | 5 (2%) |
| e. Has a convenient location to your home or workplace | 131 (54%) | 96 (39%) | 13 (5%) | 4 (2%) |
| f. Was recommended to you by a trusted friend or family member | 125 (51%) | 95 (39%) | 20 (8%) | 5 (2%) |
| g. Gets good ratings from other patients on a website that compares hospitals | 122 (50%) | 87 (36%) | 30 (12%) | 6 (2%) |