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Table 2 Factorial load matrix of exploratory factor analysis (n = 182)

From: Validating the use of the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire in Mainland China: a descriptive, cross-sectional study

Items

Factor 1

Factor 2

Factor 3

Factor 4

Factor 5

1. Fantastic

0.56

    

4. Strong

0.61

    

5. Confident

0.81

    

9. Safe

0.66

    

10.Independent

0.73

    

13. Glad

0.80

    

14. Proud

0.84

    

16. Composed

0.85

    

17. Relaxed

0.87

    

18. Happy

0.54

    

21. Longing for child

0.52

    

22. Self-confidence

0.70

    

23. Trust

0.59

    

28. Funny

0.44

    

29. Natural

0.56

    

30. Obvious

0.47

    

19. Panic

 

0.58

   

24. Pain

 

0.44

   

25. Behave badly

 

0.79

   

27. Lose control

 

0.73

   

11. Desolate

  

0.73

  

15. Abandoned

  

0.76

  

20. Hopelessness

  

0.64

  

32. Child will die

   

0.94

 

33. Child will be injured

   

0.93

 

6. Afraid

    

0.55

7. Deserted

    

0.61

8. Weak

    

0.55

12. Tense

    

0.68

  1.  Factor 1: Lack of self-efficacy; factor 2: Negative appraisal; factor 3: Isolation; factor 4: Concern for the child; factor 5: Fear
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