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Table 3 Items loading on each factor, corrected item-total subscale correlations, and Cronbach’s alpha if item deleted from subscale

From: Quality of prenatal care questionnaire: instrument development and testing

Factor (Subscale) items

Corrected item-total subscale correlation

Cronbach’s alpha if item deleted from subscale

Factor 1: Information Sharing (9 items) Cronbach’s Alpha = .86

  

- I was given adequate information about prenatal tests and procedures

.60

.84

- I was always given honest answers to my questions

.56

.85

- Everyone involved in my prenatal care received the important information about me

.45

.86

- I was screened adequately for potential problems with my pregnancy

.47

.85

- The results of tests were explained to me in a way I could understand

.67

.83

- My prenatal care provider(s) gave straightforward answers to my questions

.70

.83

- My prenatal care provider(s) gave me enough information to make decisions for myself

.67

.83

- My prenatal care provider(s) kept my information confidential

.51

.85

- I fully understood the reasons for blood work and other tests my prenatal care provider(s) ordered for me

.66

.83

Factor 2: Anticipatory Guidance (11 items) Cronbach’s Alpha = .85

  

- My prenatal care provider(s) gave me options for my birth experience

.55

.83

- I was given enough information to meet my needs about breast-feeding

.47

.84

- My prenatal care provider(s) prepared me for my birth experience

.57

.83

- My prenatal care provider(s) spent time talking with me about my expectations for labor and delivery

.61

.83

- I was given enough information about the safety of moderate exercise during pregnancy

.46

.84

- I received adequate information about my diet during pregnancy

.60

.83

- My prenatal care provider(s) was interested in how my pregnancy was affecting my life

.58

.83

- I was linked to programs in the community that were helpful to me

.41

.85

- I received adequate information about alcohol use during pregnancy

.39

.85

- I was given adequate information about depression in pregnancy

.58

.83

- My prenatal care provider(s) took time to ask about things that were important to me

.66

.83

Factor 3: Sufficient Time (5 items) Cronbach’s Alpha = .81

  

- I had as much time with my prenatal care provider(s) as I needed

.54

.79

- My prenatal care provider(s) was rushed

.48

.84

- My prenatal care provider(s) always had time to answer my questions

.70

.75

- My prenatal care provider(s) made time for me to talk

.73

.73

- My prenatal care provider(s) took time to listen

.68

.75

Factor 4: Approachability (4 items) Cronbach’s Alpha = .73

  

- My prenatal care provider(s) was abrupt with me

.50

.68

- I was rushed during my prenatal care visits

.49

.69

- My prenatal care provider(s) made me feel like I was wasting their time

.56

.65

- I was afraid to ask my prenatal care provider(s) questions

.55

.65

Factor 5: Availability (5 items) Cronbach’s Alpha = .82

  

- I knew how to get in touch with my prenatal care provider(s)

.54

.80

- Someone in my prenatal care provider(s)’s office always returned my calls

.48

.82

- My prenatal care provider(s) was available when I had questions or concerns

.63

.77

- I could always reach someone in the office/clinic if I needed something

.71

.74

- I could reach my prenatal care provider(s) by phone when necessary

.68

.75

Factor 6: Support and Respect (12 items) Cronbach’s Alpha = .93

  

- My prenatal care provider(s) respected me

.63

.93

- My prenatal care provider(s) respected my knowledge and experience

.63

.93

- My decisions were respected by my prenatal care provider(s)

.73

.92

- My prenatal care provider(s) was patient

.67

.93

- I was supported by my prenatal care provider(s) in doing what I felt was right for me

.71

.92

- My prenatal care provider(s) supported me

.75

.92

- My prenatal care provider(s) paid close attention when I was speaking

.70

.92

- My concerns were taken seriously

.71

.92

- I was in control of the decisions being made about my prenatal care

.69

.92

- My prenatal care provider(s) supported my decisions

.80

.92

- I was at ease with my prenatal care provider(s)

.68

.93

- My values and beliefs were respected by my prenatal care provider(s)

.69

.92