Table 1 Factors extracted from FFCS

Fear of Childbirth Process

25. I am afraid that my spouse’s health will be endangered due to childbirth.

0.868

0.822

%28.96

9. During my spouse’s childbirth, I will feel fear.

0.751

0.643

6. I am afraid that dangerous medical interventions will be needed during childbirth.

0.748

0.561

4. As the time of childbirth approaches, my worries increase.

0.736

0.419

22. I’m afraid that my spouse’s childbirth will be risky.

0.706

0.609

8. During my spouse’s childbirth, I will feel helpless.

0.685

0.333

10. During my spouse’s childbirth, I will feel restless.

0.673

0.512

26. I am afraid that my child’s health will be endangered due to childbirth.

0.591

0.734

3. I worry about the quality of sex with my spouse after childbirth.

0.533

0.272

24. I will feel fear because of my spouse’s pain.

0.523

0.660

15. Because of my spouse’s fear of childbirth, I feel fear.

0.482

0.525

17. I am afraid that I am not capable enough to support my spouse during childbirth.

0.489

0.595

Fear of Hospital

31. I am afraid that the hospital staff will not have enough skills to perform a safe childbirth.

0.997

0.883

%21.86

32. I am afraid that the hospital will not have enough facilities and equipment for a safe childbirth.

0.947

0.784

28. I am afraid that the hospital staff will not take enough care of my spouse.

0.843

0.858

29. I’m afraid the hospital staff won’t treat me and my spouse respectfully.

0.762

0.879

30. I am afraid that my child will be hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit after birth.

0.622

0.672

27. It will be difficult for me to pay for the hospital.

0.609

0.289