Table 1 Q set statements and factor array

1

During my last pregnancy I had regular antenatal care visits in the PHCCs

1

1

2

-2**

2

During my last pregnancy I attended at least one antenatal class

-3

-3

-4

-1**

3

During my antenatal care I got most of my care from one or two people whom I got to know

-1

-1

4**

2**

4

At my antenatal care visits I did not have to wait too long to see the doctor or midwife

0

-2**

3*

1

5

During my last pregnancy I visited more private health facilities and doctors than PHCCs for antenatal care

4**

0

0

-2*

6

I was always treated with respect and kindness during antenatal care visits

2

0

2

0

7

Information about the practicalities of breastfeeding is available during antenatal care

0

-3

-3

1

8

I often used friends and family as sources of information about pregnancy and labor rather than antenatal care services

0*

2

-2*

2

9

The doctors/midwives explained enough about how to recognize the first signs of labor and what to do before going to hospital to have my baby

-1

-4**

-2

0

10

At my antenatal care visits I had enough time talking to either the doctors or midwives

-1

-1

2**

-2

11

Sometimes I was given conflicting advice from the different care providers during antenatal care

-3

-3

-1*

2**

12

There is a good clinical examination at PHCCs for antenatal care

-1

-2

4**

-4**

13

There was a lot of pressure to start a family straight after getting married

-4**

-1

0

-3*

14

Care providers at antenatal care facilities at PHCCs need to have better ‘people skills’

3

3

0*

3

15

The time devoted to patients at antenatal care is adequate

0

-2

-1

-3

16

The women who can afford the expenditure prefer to go to private doctor clinic for antenatal care rather than PHCC

3

3

-2**

4**

17

I have understood the explanations I received from doctors and nurses at antenatal care visits

1**

-1

-1

-2

18

Health expenditures related to pregnancy causes financial burden on my family

2

1

1

2

19

The distance to PHCC is convenient

3**

-1

-4**

-1

20

I usually have seen a nurse rather than a doctor when I went for my antenatal care

1

0

1

3**

21

I complied well with my antenatal care appointment times for follow up

4

2

3

1*

22

The time spent in explaining health status of the woman at antenatal care is appropriate

-2

-1

-1

0

23

The fees for provided antenatal care services (lab tests, ultrasound) at PHCC are convenient

1

1

2

-1**

24

I found it easy to get advice or information when trying to get pregnant

1

1

-3**

2

25

Health education service is provided adequately in health centers

-2

-2

-3

0

26

There are adequacy of antenatal care staffing at PHCCs

-2

0

-2

0

27

Antenatal care providers at health centers are competent and well trained

0

0

0

-1

28

There is a good hygiene situation in the PHCCs

0

2

1

0

29

There are convenient waiting amenities at health centers

-3

1**

-1

-2

30

At private clinic physicians give more time and care to patients than in health centers

2

4*

2

4*

31

At my antenatal care visits I was always encouraged to ask questions

-1

0

-2

1

32

Overall I was very satisfied with the care I received in the antenatal care period

-1

-2

0

-1

33

I would have liked more chance to talk to my care providers for medical advice about care of myself during antenatal care visits

2*

4*

1

1

34

I was subjected to violence from my husband during my pregnancy (physical, psychological, etc)

-4

-4

1

1

35

My last pregnancy was intended pregnancy

1*

3*

-1**

-4**

36

Patient's privacy (and confidentiality) is well respected in PHCCs

0

1

1

0

37

I found out many information about pregnancy myself

2

2

3

3

38

Necessary lab and US investigations are available at PHCCs

-2*

0

0

-3*

39

The waiting time for having services at health centers is appropriate

-2

2*

0

-1