Rated on a 4-point Likert scale where 1—not at all important, 2—somewhat important, 3—important, 4—very important.
| FACTORS | MEAN SCORE |
|---|---|
| Closeness to home | 3.42 |
| Easy for partner to be present | 3.41 |
| Easy for coach to be present | 3.21 |
| Availability of neonatal intensive care unit | 3.18 |
| Availability of cesarean sections | 3.12 |
| Familiarity of health care workers | 3.07 |
| Time away from work and children | 2.89 |
| Availability of pediatricians | 2.79 |
| Availability of obstetricians | 2.75 |
| Expenses | 2.60 |
| Care in a centre with a high number of deliveries | 2.59 |
| Availability of epidural anesthesia in the city | 2.41 |