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 |
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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 |