Development and validation of a fertility information support scale for reproductive-aged patients with breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to develop and validate a suitable scale for assessing the level of fertility information support in reproductive-aged breast cancer patients.

Methods

We utilized an exploratory mixed methods approach, dividing the study into two phases: scale development and validation. In Phase 1, initial items were generated through literature review and qualitative interviews. In Phase 2, a cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 468 reproductive-aged breast cancer patients to evaluate the scale's validity and reliability. Scale items underwent item analysis, and their validity and reliability were assessed using Cronbach's α coefficient, retest reliability, content validity, structural validity, and convergent validity.

Results

The final scale com

SUBMITTER: Xiao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10709010 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature