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Table 3 Factor loadinga from the exploratory factor analysis (varimax rotation)

From: Development of a questionnaire for assessing the childbirth experience (QACE)

Items

Relationship with staff

Emotional status

First moments with the new born

Feelings at 1 month postpartum

Staff understood and fulfilled my wishes in a satisfactory manner

0.79

   

I felt emotionally supported by the staff who took care of me

0.81

   

The staff kept me informed of what was happening

0.81

   

I felt I could express myself and give my opinion about decisions about me

0.71

   

Cronbach’s Alpha

0.81

   

I felt worried

 

0.79

  

I felt confident

 

0.78

  

I felt secure

0.33

0.67

  

Cronbach’s Alpha

 

0.70

  

I was able to see my baby for the first time in a satisfactory manner

  

0.86

 

I held my baby for the first time when I felt like it

  

0.89

 

First moments with my baby corresponded what I had imagined prior to giving birth

  

0.78

 

Cronbach’s Alpha

  

0.84

 

I am proud of myself

   

0.71

I feel regret

   

0.62

I have a feeling of failure

  

0.31

0.70

Cronbach’s Alpha

   

0.73

  1. aOnly factor loading greater than 0.30 are reported in the table