Table 4 Blood test for preeclampsia prediction: impact on care and self-reported motivation, medication-amenable vs. -hesitant (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.77)

If a screening test told me I was at high risk for preeclampsia, I would want to discuss the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia with my healthcare provider.

968 (94.7)

766 (96.6)

202 (88.6)

 < 0.001

(0.037, 0.123)

0.309

(0.161, 0.457)

If a screening test told me I was at higher risk for preeclampsia, I would expect that my healthcare provider would make a personalized plan for pregnancy care.

965 (94.4)

763 (96.1)

203 (88.6)

 < 0.001

(0.032, 0.118)

0.285

(0.137, 0.433)

If a screening test told me I was at higher risk for preeclampsia, I would be interested in options to monitor my blood pressure at home.

963 (94.2)

752 (94.8)

210 (92.1)

0.120

(-0.011, 0.065)

0.109

(-0.038, 0.256)

If a prediction test showed my risk to develop preeclampsia was low, I would feel more at ease about my prenatal care.

936 (91.6)

742 (93.6)

194 (85.1)

 < 0.001

(0.036, 0.134)

0.278

(0.13, 0.426)

Even if a prediction test were not 100% accurate, I would want to take a test early in my pregnancy that lets me know my chances of developing a problem like preeclampsia.

928 (90.8)

734 (92.4)

194 (85.1)

0.001

(0.024, 0.123)

0.233

(0.085, 0.381)

If I better understood the risks of preeclampsia, I would be more motivated to follow my healthcare provider(s) medication recommendations.

898 (87.9)

708 (89.3)

190 (83.0)

0.010

(0.01, 0.116)

0.183

(0.036, 0.33)

If I better understood the risks of preeclampsia, I would be more motivated to follow my health care provider(s) recommendation to take baby aspirin.

890 (87.1)

717 (90.4)

173 (75.9)

 < 0.001

(0.086, 0.205)

0.395

(0.247, 0.543)

It would help me feel more confident about notifying my care team with concerns about signs or symptoms.

603 (59.0)

489 (61.7)

114 (49.8)

0.001

(0.046, 0.192)

0.241

(0.094, 0.388)

It would give me some peace of mind.

589 (57.6)

472 (59.5)

117 (51.1)

0.023

(0.011, 0.157)

0.170

(0.023, 0.317)

I would want to set and follow a personalized treatment plan with my care team.

517 (50.6)

441 (55.6)

76 (33.2)

 < 0.001

(0.154, 0.294)

0.463

(0.315, 0.611)

It would empower me to advocate for myself during my pregnancy.

473 (46.2)

391 (49.3)

82 (35.8)

 < 0.001

(0.064, 0.206)

0.276

(0.128, 0.424)

It would help me feel more engaged with my pregnancy and care team.

423 (41.4)

338 (42.6)

85 (37.1)

0.136

(-0.016, 0.126)

0.113

(-0.034, 0.26)

I would make different choices in the management of my pregnancy.

418 (40.9)

347 (43.8)

71 (31.0)

0.001

(0.058, 0.197)

0.267

(0.12, 0.414)

It would help strengthen my relationship with my care team.

301 (29.5)

254 (32.0)

47 (20.5)

0.001

(0.053, 0.177)

0.264

(0.117, 0.411)

It would add to my anxiety.

224 (21.9)

172 (21.7)

52 (22.7)

0.743

(-0.072, 0.051)

-0.024

(-0.171, 0.123)