Psychometric evaluation of the birth participation scale for fathers (BPS-F): a methodological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The participation of fathers in childbirth contributes primarily to the improvement of maternal and infant health and, consequently, to public health. To increase the participation of expectant fathers in childbirth, an appropriate screening tool is needed. This study was conducted to evaluate the psychometric properties of the "Birth Participation Scale" developed for expectant fathers.

Methods

The research involved a total of 250 expectant fathers who submitted applications to the Gynecology and Obstetrics Polyclinic of a university hospital. After translating the scale into a methodological and cross-sectional investigation, psychometric properties were evaluated. The validity of the scale was assessed by evaluating the content, construct, and face validity. Cr

SUBMITTER: Savas HG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905566 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature