Table 3.

Patients perceptions and beliefs regarding PCC, prior to the focus group (N=27).

Patients perceptions and beliefs regarding PCC			Focus group, n				Overall, %
			1	2	3	4
Preconception care: beliefs and perception
	1. PCC will make me adopt a healthy lifestyle.
		Strongly disagree	0	0	0	0	0
		Disagree	0	0	2	1	11
		Neither agree nor disagree	1	1	3	1	22
		Agree	4	8	4	2	67
		Strongly agree	0	0	0	0	0
	2. Through PCC, I know whether it’s wise to become pregnant.
		Strongly disagree	0	0	0	0	0
		Disagree	0	2	2	1	19
		Neither agree nor disagree	1	4	4	2	41
		Agree	4	3	3	0	37
		Strongly agree	0	0	0	1	4
	3. Through PCC, I’m better prepared to become pregnant.
		Strongly disagree	0	0	0	0	0
		Disagree	0	0	1	1	7
		Neither agree nor disagree	1	4	3	1	33
		Agree	4	5	4	2	56
		Strongly agree	0	0	1	0	4
	4. PCC reduces the risk of complications during pregnancy or labor.
		Strongly disagree	0	0	0	0	0
		Disagree	0	1	0	0	4
		Neither agree nor disagree	3	6	5	4	67
		Agree	2	2	3	0	26
		Strongly agree	0	0	0	0	0
	5. PCC makes my baby more healthy.
		Strongly disagree	0	0	0	0	0
		Disagree	0	1	2	0	11
		Neither agree nor disagree	3	6	2	3	52
		Agree	2	2	4	1	33
		Strongly agree	0	0	1	0	4
Preconception care: logistics
	6. PCC should be obligated
		Yes	1	1	1	1	15
		No	4	8	8	3	85
	7. PCC should be given to:
		Women only	0	0	0	0	0
		Men only	0	0	0	0	0
		Women and men	5	9	9	4	100
	8. When should PCC be reimbursed by an insurance company
		Only if a woman has a high-risk (medical) condition	0	5	3	2	37
		Always	5	4	6	2	63
	9. For whom should PCC be reimbursed
		Women only	2	7	4	2	56
		Couples only	0	1	1	1	11
		No opinion	3	1	4	1	33
Preconception care: conditions and content
	10. Would you prefer anonymous PCC over personal
		Yes	0	0	1	0	4
		No	5	9	8	4	96
	11. PCC should consist of one consultation
		Yes	3	2	1	1	26
		No	2	7	7	3	74
	12. PCC by mobile health can be useful
		Yes	4	7	9	4	93
		No	1	1	0	0	7
	13. PCC can be used unconditionally regarding treatment
		Yes	4	5	8	3	74
		No	1	4	1	1	26