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Table 2 Birth Attitudes Profile Scale

From: The influence of women’s fear, attitudes and beliefs of childbirth on mode and experience of birth

Subscales[[39]]

Mean Inter-item correlation

‘I would like a birth that…’ [[14]]

Safety Concerns

0.31

is the safest option for me

is the safest option for my baby

is the least stressful option for my baby

Personal Impact of Birth

0.34

is as pain free as possible

is the least stressful option for me

will reduce the chances of ’stress’ or ’cough’ incontinence

will allow me to feel fit and well sooner

will least affect my future sex life

will allow me to plan the date my baby is born

will allow me to feel more in control

Freedom of choice

0.40

If a woman wants to have a CS she should be able to have one under any circumstances

If a woman wants to have a vaginal birth she should be able to have one under any circumstances

Birth as a natural event

0.39

Giving birth is a natural process that should not be interfered with unless necessary

…is as natural as possible