Table 4 Participants’ attitudes
Question | Responses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) | ||
Participants’ views about prediction tests | |||
1. I would like to take an early test during my pregnancy that provides me with an estimate of my chances of developing a problem like preeclampsia, even if the prediction is not 100% accurate. | Agree | 566 | 80.2 |
Disagree | 140 | 19.8 | |
2. If a simple blood test had been available during my previous pregnancy(ies) that could predict whether I would develop preeclampsia, we may have made different decisions regarding the management of my pregnancy. | Agree | 538 | 76.2 |
Disagree | 168 | 23.8 | |
3. If there was a test in my first trimester that could predict with certainty that I would develop preeclampsia, I would consider ending my pregnancy. | Agree | 307 | 43.5 |
Disagree | 399 | 56.5 | |
4. If the prediction test indicated a low risk of developing preeclampsia, I would be more at ease with my prenatal care. | Agree | 455 | 64.4 |
Disagree | 251 | 35.6 | |
5. Having a test that predicts if I will develop preeclampsia in the future would provide me with some peace of mind during my pregnancy. | Agree | 412 | 58.4 |
Disagree | 294 | 41.6 | |
6. The prospect of undergoing a test to determine if I might develop preeclampsia at a later stage during pregnancy has caused me to feel anxious. | Agree | 368 | 52.1 |
Disagree | 338 | 47.9 | |
7. I would benefit from a test that could tell me whether I am likely to develop preeclampsia in the latter stages of my pregnancy, even if there is presently no treatment for it. | Agree | 407 | 57.6 |
Disagree | 299 | 42.4 | |
8. A reliable prediction test that indicates whether I will develop preeclampsia is of such significance that I would be willing to pay a reasonable sum out of pocket, even if it was not part of my healthcare coverage. | Agree | 480 | 68 |
Disagree | 226 | 32 | |
Participants’ views about diagnostic tests | |||
9. The existing diagnostic approaches for preeclampsia are deemed satisfactory. | Agree | 419 | 59.3 |
Disagree | 287 | 40.7 | |
10. A diagnostic test for preeclampsia during pregnancy would provide me with a sense of tranquility. | Agree | 524 | 74.2 |
Disagree | 182 | 25.8 | |
11. A diagnostic test for preeclampsia during pregnancy would increase my anxiety | Agree | 313 | 44.3 |
Disagree | 393 | 55.7 | |
12. A diagnostic test for preeclampsia during pregnancy would be valuable to me, despite the fact that there is currently no cure for the condition. | Agree | 472 | 66.9 |
Disagree | 234 | 33.1 | |
13. A diagnostic test that can accurately determine whether I have preeclampsia is of such importance to me that I would be willing to pay a reasonable amount out of pocket, even if it was not covered by my healthcare plan. | Agree | 482 | 68.3 |
Disagree | 224 | 31.7 | |
Participants’ views about treatment for HDPs | |||
14. I would be apprehensive about taking a baby aspirin every day to minimize my risk of developing preeclampsia without having confidence that it would not have any adverse effects on my baby in the long run. | Agree | 437 | 61.9 |
Disagree | 269 | 38.1 | |
15. While there is no scientific evidence to establish a correlation between a woman’s diet and the likelihood of developing preeclampsia, I am willing to make substantial changes to my diet in an effort to minimize my risk. | Agree | 548 | 77.6 |
Disagree | 158 | 22.4 | |
16. I am willing to explore other treatment options, even if they have potential side effects, to lower my risk of developing preeclampsia. | Agree | 506 | 71.7 |
Disagree | 200 | 28.3 | |
17. Given that baby aspirin has been demonstrated in certain studies to be safe and effective in reducing the risk of preeclampsia in some women, I am willing to take it throughout my pregnancy, even if it may not provide any benefit to me personally. | Agree | 467 | 66.1 |
Disagree | 239 | 33.9 | |
18. If it could prevent preeclampsia, I am willing to participate in a clinical trial testing a medication that has been shown to be safe for the infant but has never been administered to expectant women. | Agree | 365 | 51.7 |
Disagree | 341 | 48.3 | |
19. The possibility of developing preeclampsia is a greater concern of mine than the potential risks associated with preventative treatments, in terms of potential impact on my health. | Agree | 383 | 54.2 |
Disagree | 323 | 45.8 | |
20. In considering potential treatments to enhance my pregnancy outcomes, I am more concerned with ensuring the safety of the treatment for my unborn baby’s wellbeing than for my own. | Agree | 485 | 68.7 |
Disagree | 221 | 31.3 | |
Participants’ views about expectant management | |||
21. If I am diagnosed with severe preeclampsia, I am uncomfortable with doctors trying to determine the most appropriate time to deliver the baby in order to ‘buy time’, as I believe it is best to deliver the baby as soon as possible. | Agree | 397 | 56.2 |
Disagree | 309 | 43.8 | |
22. Should I ever be presented with a decision to make, I would choose to carry my pregnancy to term, even if doing so put my own health at risk, rather than bringing my baby into the world prematurely. | Agree | 390 | 55.2 |
Disagree | 316 | 44.8 | |