Table 3 Result of Facture analysis of the PCQ based on EFA (n = 250)

Factor 1: Prenatal Care-Personal Treatment

Possibility to discuss things in confidence

0.431

My partner was involved during prenatal visits

0.174

Care provider was able to put my mind at ease

0.605

I was involved in planning

0.586

Treating personal information with confidence

0.672

Sufficient amount of check-ups

0.594

Communication between professionals

0.785

Care providers aware of my preferences and wishes

0.819

Clear who was in charge of care during pregnancy

0.843

Treated in a respectful manner

0.857

Participation in decision-making process

0.812

Factor 2: Prenatal Care– Educational Information

To discuss the pros and cons of screening

0.764

Information regarding what to expect

0.902

Information was complete

0.885

Information satisfied my needs

0.923

Quality of information can be improved

0.313

Information regarding normal delivery

0.791

Information regarding a healthy lifestyle

0.700

Factor 3: Intrapartum Care

Keeping informed on progress of birth

0.802

Paid attention to partner during delivery

0.782

Being aware of preferences and wishes

0.844

Communication with professionals during delivery

0.852

Communication between professionals

0.720

Clear who was in charge of care during delivery

0.856

Involved in decision making regarding anaesthesia

0.497

% of variance 49.5 11 5

Total score 60.07