Table 1 The items ‘Practical information’, ‘Comprehensive care’, ‘Accommodation’ (created by using principal factor analysis (oblique rotation))
From: Preferences for birth center care in the Netherlands: an exploration of ethnic differences
| Aspect | Item | Cronbach’s alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Practical information | I want to receive practical information about getting pregnant in a healthy way | 0.770 |
| I want to receive general information about the pregnancy | ||
| I want to receive practical information about childbirth | ||
| There must be a possibility to register my birth wishes | ||
| Information about what to expect during and after birth is very important | ||
| Comprehensive care | The continuous assistance of a midwife from the moment of contractions is very important | 0.802 |
| The continuous presence of midwives and obstetricians during labor and birth makes me feel comfortable | ||
| During labor and birth, it is reassuring that the hospital is nearby | ||
| It is important that I can stay a few days in the hospital or birth center during the postpartum period | ||
| The continuous presence of midwives and obstetricians during the postpartum period make me feel comfortable | ||
| In an emergency case, during the postpartum period, it is reassuring to have the hospital nearby | ||
| Accommodation | A home-like atmosphere is important | 0.708 |
| There must be colors on the walls | ||
| The presence of a waiting room is important | ||
| Flowers or plants should be present in the center | ||
| I want the possibility to invite my family for maternity visits | ||
| It is important that my partner can sleep in the same room before and during my labor |