Table 3 Self-reported knowledge of preeclampsia, confidence, and desire for more knowledge: medication-amenable vs. -hesitant individuals (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.83)

I feel confident in my ability to get answers about preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications.

895 (87.6)

709 (89.4)

186 (81.6)

0.002

(0.024, 0.133)

0.223

(0.075, 0.371)

Outside of my healthcare provider(s), I know where to go to get reliable information about preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications.

787 (77.0)

605 (76.2)

182 (79.5)

0.299

(-0.093, 0.027)

-0.08

(-0.227, 0.067)

I feel I have a good understanding of preeclampsia.

772 (75.5)

622 (78.4)

149 (65.4)

 < 0.001

(0.063, 0.199)

0.292

(0.144, 0.44)

I feel fully informed about my personal risk of complications during pregnancy, including preeclampsia.

763 (74.7)

607 (76.4)

156 (68.1)

0.011

(0.016, 0.15)

0.186

(0.039, 0.333)

I feel I understand my personal risk of preeclampsia well.

757 (74.1)

596 (75.2)

160 (70.2)

0.130

(-0.017, 0.116)

0.112

(-0.035, 0.259)

I wish I knew more about my risk of preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications.

683 (66.8)

527 (66.5)

156 (68.4)

0.579

(-0.088, 0.049)

-0.041

(-0.188, 0.106)

Before getting pregnant, I understood my risk of preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications.

570 (55.8)

441 (55.6)

129 (56.3)

0.847

(-0.08, 0.066)

-0.014

(-0.161, 0.133)