Development and validation of a person-centered abortion scale: the experiences of care in private facilities in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a need for a standardized way to measure person-centered care for abortion. This study developed and validated a measure of person-centered abortion care.

Methods

Items for person-centered abortion care were developed from literature reviews, expert review, and cognitive interviews, and administered with 371 women who received a safe abortion service from private health clinics in Nairobi, Kenya. Exploratory factor analyses were performed and stratified by surgical abortion procedures and medication abortion. Bivariate linear regressions assessed for criterion validity.

Results

We developed a 24-item unifying scale for person-centered abortion care including two sub-scales. The two sub-scales identified were: 1) Respectful and Supportive Care (14 i

SUBMITTER: Sudhinaraset M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7501655 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature