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Table 4 Varimax rotated scale components of preconception care improvement scale, Manna district, Oromia region, Ethiopia 2019 (N = 623)

From: Development and validation of preconception care improvement scale (PCIS) in a resource-limited setting

Rotated Component/ factors loading score

Preconception care improvement scale

Component

1

2

3

4

5

6

Factor 1: Substance related behaviours

      

 Q15: Avoiding or cessation of cigarette for the sake of becoming pregnant

0.870

     

 Q14: Avoiding or cessation of alcohol for the sake of becoming pregnant

0.858

     

 Q16: Avoid or cessation of chewing khat for the sake of becoming pregnant

0.707

     

 Q18: Avoiding or cessation of using cannabis for the sake of becoming pregnant

0.655

     

Factor 2: Screening for common non-communicable and infectious diseases

      

 Q4: Screening for diabetes mellitus for the sake of becoming pregnant

 

0.803

    

 Q5: Screening for blood group for the sake of becoming pregnant

 

0.756

    

 Q3: Screening for hypertension for the sake of becoming pregnant

 

0.709

    

 Q6: Screening for Hepatitis b for the sake of becoming pregnant

 

0.645

    

Factor 3: Micro-nutrient supplementation and vaccination

      

 Q9: Taking iron or ferrous for the sake of becoming pregnant

  

0.849

   

 Q8: Taking folic acid for the sake of becoming pregnant

  

0.833

   

 Q10: Taking Tetanus vaccine for the sake of becoming pregnant

  

0.598

   

Factor 4: Seeking advice

      

 Q12: Consulting health workers for advice for the sake of becoming pregnant

   

0.802

  

 Q13: Having good nutrition and diet for the sake of becoming pregnant

   

0.800

  

Factor 5: Decision and readiness for conception

      

 Q20: Stop or remove family planning, ( if user) for the sake of becoming pregnant

    

0.827

 

 Q19: Discussion with husband when to have a child

    

0.735

 

Factor 6:Screening for sexually transmitted diseases

      

 Q1: Screening for HIV/AIDS for the sake of becoming pregnant

     

0.800

 Q2: Screening for sexually transmitted disease for the sake of becoming pregnant

     

0.406