The assessment of psychometric properties of childbirth violence questionnaire in Iranian women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childbirth violence is a cultural and social issue with a complex and multidimensional nature that silently threatens women's health around the world. Thus, designing an instrument based on social norms and the cultural context of society is an essential need. The study aims to develop and validate a measurement instrument that assesses childbirth violence, focusing on the experiences of women during childbirth.

Methods

The study utilized a mixed-methods approach which is a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and evaluated a new tool for assessing violence during childbirth. It included three main phases: Instrument Development, Validity, and Reliability. The instrument's validity was tested through exploratory factor analysis (EFA).

SUBMITTER: Jaafarpour M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410820 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature