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Validity and reliability testing of the Hung Postpartum Stress Scale
1School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, No. 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan. m735009@cc.kmu.edu.tw
The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|November 22, 2001
Summary
The Hung Postpartum Stress Scale was developed to measure postpartum stress in women. It identifies three key dimensions: maternity role, social support, and body changes, aiding in clinical assessment and research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Maternal Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Postpartum stress significantly impacts maternal well-being.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of postpartum stress.
- A validated scale is crucial for accurate assessment and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and validate the Hung Postpartum Stress Scale (HPSS).
- To measure postpartum stress within 42 days post-discharge.
- To identify key dimensions of postpartum stress.
Main Methods:
- Scale development and validation using factor analysis (exploratory, confirmatory, second-order).
- Data collected from 512 postpartum women in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
- Proportional stratified quota sampling based on birth rates.
Main Results:
- The Hung Postpartum Stress Scale (HPSS) was validated.
- Three primary dimensions of postpartum stress were identified: maternity role attainment, lack of social support, and body changes.
- Factor generalizability across subgroups was examined.
Conclusions:
- The Hung Postpartum Stress Scale (HPSS) is a reliable tool for assessing postpartum stress.
- The identified dimensions provide a framework for understanding maternal stress.
- The scale can be utilized in clinical practice and future research.