Items | Mean (SD) | Loading of PCA | Communalities |
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1. The midwives and doctors always kept me informed about what was happening and made an effort to explain anything I didn’t understand. | 6.50 (0.94) | 0.82 | 0.68 |
2. I was always given an active say in decisions about care during labour and birth. | 6.34 (1.03) | 0.74 | 0.54 |
3. The doctors/midwives were sensitive and understanding. | 6.57 (0.89) | 0.90 | 0.80 |
4. The doctors/midwives were encouraging and reassuring. | 6.64 (0.94) | 0.89 | 0.80 |
5. I often felt the doctors/midwives were very rushed. | 5.63 (1.94) | 0.49 | 0.24 |
6. Care during labour and birth was provided in a safe and competent way. | 6.56 (0.99) | 0.71 | 0.50 |
7. I was happy with the physical aspect of care by doctors/midwives. | 6.46 (1.06) | 0.77 | 0.60 |
8. I was happy with the emotional support I received by doctors/midwives | 6.48 (1.13) | 0.85 | 0.72 |
9. My needs of privacy were well respected during the labour and birth | 6.52 (0.95) | 0.70 | 0.49 |
10. On balance how would you describe your CARE in labour in labour and birth? | 6.47 (0.94) | 0.91 | 0.83 |