Adaption and validation of the childbirth experience questionnaire (CEQ-SK) in Slovakia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Using validated and reliable instruments to examine women's birth experiences is important to ensure respectful care. There is a lack of validated instruments for evaluating childbirth care in the Slovak context. In this study, we aimed to adapt and validate the childbirth experience questionnaire (CEQ) in Slovakia (CEQ-SK).

Method

The CEQ-SK was developed and modified from the English version of the CEQ/CEQ2. Face validity was tested in two pre-tests. A convenience sample, recruited through social media, included 286 women who had given birth within the last six months. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Construct and discriminant validity was assessed by exploratory factor analysis and known-group comparison.

Results

The exploratory factor

SUBMITTER: Henriksen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10012084 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature