Table 4 Factor loadings of the items of the PCES

1

I feel that I can cope well with the postpartum recovery process.

0.753

2

I feel that I can cope well with taking care of my baby.

0.813

18

I feel that the postnatal health visitor has carefully assessed my health status.

0.803

19

I feel that the postnatal health visitor has carefully assessed my baby’s health status.

0.688

3

I feel that I can schedule a postpartum follow-up visit to the health facility.

0.652

6

I feel that my family cares for me.

0.821

7

I feel that my family cares for my baby.

0.853

8

I feel that the experiences of other mothers have provided a lot of help and support for me.

0.649

9

I feel that the medical staff in the hospital have maintained good service attitudes towards me.

0.626

4

I feel that I can timely get access to help and support when I have my own health problems.

0.602

5

I feel that I can timely get access to help and support when I have problems with taking care of my baby.

0.620

10

I feel that the postnatal care provided by the hospital can adequately meet my health needs.

0.547

11

I feel that the medical staff in the hospital have sufficient time to answer my questions.

0.634

12

I feel that the medical staff have carefully assessed my health status during hospitalization.

0.575

13

I feel that the medical staff have carefully assessed my baby’s health status during hospitalization.

0.574

14

I feel that the medical staff in the hospital have provided me with adequate information and guidance on postnatal physical and mental health care.

0.652

15

I feel that the medical staff in the hospital have provided me with adequate information and guidance on newborn care.

0.702

16

I feel that the medical staff in the hospital are very skilled.

0.550

17

I feel that the postnatal health visitor has maintained good service attitudes towards me.

0.530

20

I feel that the postnatal health visitor has provided me with adequate information and guidance on postnatal physical and mental health care.

0.536

21

I feel that the postnatal health visitor has provided me with adequate information and guidance on newborn care.

0.651

22

I feel that the postnatal health visitor is very skilled.

0.655

23

I feel that the postnatal health visitor has sufficient time to answer my questions.

0.770

24

I feel that the medical staff have carefully assessed my health status at the postnatal clinic.

0.792

25

I feel that the medical staff have carefully assessed my baby’s health status at the postnatal clinic.

0.754

26

I feel that the medical staff have provided adequate feedback or referral suggestion on my health examination results.

0.788

27

I feel that the medical staff have provided adequate feedback or referral suggestion on my baby’s health examination results.

0.746

28

I feel that the maternal and infant support facilities in the hospital can meet my needs for lactation and diaper change.

0.824

29

I feel that the hospital has provided me with convenient services.

0.777

30

I feel that the postnatal care provided by the community health center can fully meet my health needs.

0.757

Eigenvalue

2.492

3.845

5.780

10.622

Explained variance (%)

8.307

12.816

19.267

35.407

Total explained variance (%)

75.797