Table 3.
Importance of various concerns about preterm birth prevention
| Issue | Number of responses, n | Not at all important, n (%) | Slightly not important, n (%) | Neutral, n (%) | Slightly important, n (%) | Extremely important,n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potential Harm Caused to Baby | ||||||
| Progesterone | 309 | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) | 7 (2.3) | 8 (2.6) | 292 (94.5) |
| Cerclage | 306 | 2 (0.6) | 2 (0.6) | 4 (1.3) | 9 (2.9) | 289 (94.4) |
| Pessary | 307 | 2 (0.6) | 2 (0.6) | 9 (2.9) | 9 (2.9) | 285 (92.8) |
| Potential Harm Caused to Mother | ||||||
| Progesterone | 309 | 4 (1.3) | 6 (1.9) | 20 (6.5) | 86 (27.8) | 193 (62.5) |
| Cerclage | 306 | 5 (1.6) | 5 (1.6) | 14 (4.6) | 60 (19.6) | 222 (72.5) |
| Pessary | 307 | 3 (1.0) | 5 (1.6) | 18 (5.9) | 71 (23.1) | 210 (68.4) |
| Effectiveness of Prevention | ||||||
| Progesterone | 309 | 1 (0.3) | 4 (1.3) | 29 (9.4) | 67 (21.7) | 239 (78.1) |
| Cerclage | 306 | 2 (0.6) | 3 (1.0) | 22 (7.2) | 40 (13.1) | 239 (78.1) |
| Pessary | 307 | 2 (0.6) | 3 (1.0) | 26 (8.5) | 52 (16.9) | 224 (73.0) |
| Associated Financial Cost | ||||||
| Progesterone | 309 | 92 (29.8) | 38 (12.3) | 75 (24.3) | 65 (21.0) | 39 (12.6) |