Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the fathers' fear of childbirth scale: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Fear of childbirth (FOC) is one of the most common mental health concerns among expectant fathers, which can cause adverse consequences for themselves and their families. A valid and accurate tool is the key to the identification of FOC. This study aimed to translate and culturally adapt the fathers' fear of childbirth scale (FFCS) into simplified Chinese and test the scale's psychometric properties among expectant fathers in mainland China.

Methods

Researchers obtained translation permission and followed the multiphase translation guidelines to develop the Chinese version of the fathers' fear of childbirth scale (C-FFCS). Relevant psychometric properties were selected for the scale's psychometric validation on the basis of the Consensus-based Standards fo

SUBMITTER: Guo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9935613 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature