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Table 1 Questions in study extracted from psychometric measures

From: Factors associated with childbirth self-efficacy in Australian childbearing women

Source

Original question

Analysis & reporting

EuroQuol group (28)

Please indicate which statements best describe your own state of health today.

Analysed as dichotomous variable:

Response (a) versus (b/c) combined

Pain/discomfort:

 

a. I have no pain or discomfort

b. I have moderate pain or discomfort

c. I have extreme pain or discomfort

Childbirth knowledge questionnaire (12)

In comparison to other women, how detailed is your knowledge of childbirth?

Analysed as dichotomous variable:

a. Much less detailed

Response (a/b) versus (c/d/e) combined

b. Less detailed

 

c. Same

d. More detailed

e. Much more detailed

Social support/persuasions scale (12)

How supportive of this pregnancy is your partner?

Analysed as dichotomous variable:

Response (a/b/c) versus (d/e) combined

a. Not at all supportive

b. Not very supportive

c. Indifferent

d. Fairly supportive

e. Very supportive