Authors
Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: The rate of caesarean delivery is increasing worldwide. Maternal beliefs may be
influential on the mode of delivery. This study aimed to validate pregnant women’s preferences
for mode of delivery questionnaire among pregnant women. Materials and Methods: This was
a cross‑sectional study which was done in Ahvaz Public and Private Health Care Centers. A total
of 342 low‑risk pregnant women were included in a study conducted in spring 2011 in Ahvaz,
Iran. After careful consideration and performing content and face validity, a 62‑item measure
was developed and subjects completed the questionnaire. Reliability was estimated using
internal consistency and validity was assessed by performing face, content and structure and
discriminate validity. Data were analyzed using explanatory factor analysis, t‑test, and correlations
in SPSS 16. Results: The findings of content and face validity showed almost perfect results for
both content validity ratio = 1 and content validity index = 1. The explanatory factor analysis
indicated a 7‑subscale measure (Eigenvalue >1, factor loading >0.4), and discriminate validity
revealed satisfying results P < 0.05 for 6 out of 7 subscales. Internal consistency as measured
by the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was acceptable for subscales. Conclusions: In general,
the findings suggest that this newly generated scale is a reliable and valid specific questionnaire
for assessing pregnant women’s preferences for mode of delivery. However, further studies are
needed to establish stronger psychometric properties for the questionnaire.
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