Table 2.
Confirmed model of 4 subscales/domains and items in CEQ2
| Item | New item | Reversed item |
|---|---|---|
| Own capacity (8 items) | ||
| Labour and birth went as I had expected. | ||
| I felt strong during labour and birth. | ||
| I felt capable during labour and birth. | ||
| I felt happy during labour and birth. | ||
| I felt that I handled the situation well. | ||
| I was tired during labour and birth. | R | |
| As a whole, how painful did you feel childbirth was? a | R | |
| As a whole, how much control did you feel you had during childbirth? a | ||
| Perceived safety (6 items) | ||
| I felt scared during labour and birth. | R | |
| My impression of the team’s medical skills made me feel secure. | ||
| I have many positive memories from childbirth. | ||
| I have many negative memories from childbirth. | R | |
| Some of my memories from childbirth make me feel depressed. | R | |
| As a whole, how secure did you feel during childbirth? a | ||
| Professional support (5 items) | ||
| Both my partner and I were treated with warmth and respect. | X | |
| I would have preferred the midwife to be more present during labour and birth. | X | R |
| I would have preferred more encouragement from the midwife. | X | R |
| The midwife conveyed an atmosphere of calm | X | |
| The midwife helped me to find my inner strength | X | |
| Participation (3 items) | ||
| I wish the staff had listened to me more during labour and birth. | X | R |
| I took part in decisions regarding my care and treatment as much as I wanted. | X | |
| I received the information I needed during labour and birth. | X | |
aVisual analogue scale (VAS)
Three items were excluded after the analysis; I would have preferred another form of pain relief, I could get up and move around as much as I wanted, I could give birth in the way I wanted