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Table 3 Factors extracted from the factor analysis

From: Designing and validation of a reproductive health need assessment tool for women experienced domestic violenceConception et validation d'un outil d'évaluation des besoins en matière de santé de la reproduction pour les femmes victimes de violence domestique

Row

Item

Load factors

Men's participation

Var: 20.51%

Self-care

Var: 13.24%

Support and health services

Var: 8.83%

Sexual and marital relationships

Var: 5.02%

1

My husband observes his personal hygiene

0.51

   

2

My husband continues to have sex during my menstrual period against my will

0.41

   

3

My husband cooperates with me in preventing pregnancy

0.57

   

4

My husband does not allow me to visit a doctor for treatment and care

0.63

   

5

My husband meets the cost of my treatment

0.70

   

6

My husband cooperates with me in seeking treatment for sexually transmitted diseases

0.71

   

7

My husband takes responsibility for our married life

0.72

   

8

My husband accompanies me to visit a counselor

0.43

   

9

My husband has sexual relationships with other women

0.48

   

10

I agree with my husband on the number of children and the time of pregnancy

0.57

   

11

My husband cares about my needs during pregnancy

0.70

   

12

My husband helps me with pregnancy care

0.63

   

13

I care about the danger signs in pregnancy

 

0.64

  

14

I care about proper nutrition during pregnancy

 

0.61

  

15

During pregnancy, I pay attention to taking the necessary supplements (e.g., multivitamins and iron)

 

0.57

  

16

During pregnancy and after childbirth, I refer to health centers or offices to receive care

 

0.47

  

17

I am aware of the benefits of condoms in preventing sexually transmitted infections

 

0.57

  

18

I care about having regular and timely Pap smears (cervical cancer tests)

 

0.43

  

19

I care about suspicious sexual relationships of my spouse due to the importance of sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and hepatitis

 

0.55

  

20

I know the signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections

 

0.67

  

21

I am aware of the mode of transmission and methods of preventing HIV and AIDS

 

0.60

  

22

I care about my personal hygiene and health

 

0.59

  

23

I care about my nutrition

 

0.52

  

24

I know different aspects of violence against women

 

0.49

  

25

I am aware of my personal and marital rights

 

0.55

  

26

Telephone counseling is readily available to me when I am being abused by my spouse

  

0.63

 

27

When I am subjected to violence, the health centers and offices pay attention to it

  

0.62

 

28

When I am abused, I can receive the health care I need

  

0.65

 

29

I have the opportunity to discuss my sexual problems with sexual counselors

  

0.64

 

30

I use counseling and psychological services

  

0.56

 

31

In health centers, enough attention is devoted to psychological problems

  

0.59

 

32

I receive sufficient family and social support

  

0.45

 

33

I can share my needs with my husband

  

0.51

 

34

I can build up an emotional relationship with my husband

  

0.63

 

35

I have the skills needed for a successful marriage

  

0.40

 

36

I am satisfied with my sexual relationship with my husband

  

0.72

 

37

I experience orgasm

  

0.64

 

38

My husband does not care about meeting my sexual needs

  

0.44

 

39

My husband makes fun of my sexual needs

  

0.57

 
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