Table 3 Pattern Matrix for the Maximum Likelihood Analysis with Direct Oblimin Rotation of the 6-Facor Solution the PoDLiS-C (n = 346)

Q1 Feeling unusually sad and teary may be a symptom of postpartum depression

0.653

Q2 Sleeping too much or too little may be a sign of postpartum depression

0.859

Q3 Eating too much or losing appetite may be a sign of postpartum depression

0.852

Q4 Losing interest and joy in activities may be a symptom of postpartum depression

0.660

Q5 Postpartum depression affects person’s memory and concentration

0.391

Q6 Symptoms and signs of postpartum depression last for at least two weeks

0.411

Q7 How likely is postpartum depression caused by problems related to gene or heredity?

0.578

Q8 How likely is postpartum depression caused by stressful circumstances in life (e.g. death of a family member or divorce)?

0.852

Q9 How likely is postpartum depression caused by the lack of social support (e.g. support from intimate partner)?

0.700

Q10 How likely is postpartum depression caused by a previous history of depression?

0.697

Q11 How likely is postpartum depression caused by a hormonal imbalance?

0.624

Q12 Physical activity is effective in the prevention or management of postpartum depression

0.558

Q13 Seeking help with tasks like baby care and housework from intimate partners and family members is helpful for the prevention or management of postpartum depression

0.598

Q14 Religious practices, prayer and going to church are helpful for prevention or management of postpartum depression

0.637

Q15 Balanced diet is helpful for the prevention or management of postpartum depression

0.604

Q16 Good sleep is helpful for the prevention or management of postpartum depression

0.632

Q17 Mental health professionals can treat postpartum depression effectively

0.376

Q18 Psychotherapy (e.g. talk therapy or consultation) can effectively treat postpartum depression

0.447

Q19 Antidepressants can be addictive

0.871

Q20 Antidepressants can cause brain damage

0.746

Q21 I would rather endure postpartum depression than suffer from mental treatment

0.669

Q22 Although there are clinics for women with postpartum depression, I distrust them

0.736

Q23 Most women with postpartum depression are violent

0.448

Q24 It is best to avoid women with postpartum depression so that the problem will not happen to you

0.656

Q25 If I have postpartum depression, I won’t tell anyone

0.796

Q26 I’m worried about what my family and/or friends think about me because of my appointment in the psychology and/or psychiatric department

0.659

Q27 I know where to find the information about postpartum depression

-0.447

Q28 I know how to use various resources to search for information

-0.586

Q29 I can appraise the accuracy of information about postpartum depression on the radio and television

-0.952

Q30 I can appraise the accuracy of information about postpartum depression on the Internet

-0.940

Q31 I can appraise the accuracy of the suggestions about postpartum depression given by friends and families

-0.782

% of the variance

25.224

10.418

9.578

5.828

5.207

4.501

Cumulative variance

25.224

35.642

45.220

51.048

56.255

60.757