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The Labor Support Questionnaire: development and psychometric analysis.

Donna J Sauls1

  • 1College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University Denton, TX 76204-5498, USA. Dsauls@twu.edu

Journal of Nursing Measurement
|August 12, 2005
PubMed
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Intrapartum nurses

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Maternal Health
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Childbirth is a significant life event for millions of women annually.
  • Labor support significantly impacts a woman's perception of her childbirth experience.
  • Understanding nurses' views on supportive care is crucial for enhancing labor experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an instrument measuring intrapartum nurses' perceptions of professional labor support.
  • To assess the importance nurses place on labor support within their practice.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the Labor Support Questionnaire (LSQ) for intrapartum nurses.
  • Administered the LSQ to 146 nurses in Texas.
  • Analyzed data using Cronbach's alpha, Pearson's r, and descriptive statistics.

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  • Assessed convergent validity with the Caring Behavior Inventory.

    • Main Results:

    • The LSQ demonstrated strong internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.90.
    • Convergent validity was established (r = .57, p < .001).
    • Initial findings support the reliability and validity of the LSQ.

    Conclusions:

    • The Labor Support Questionnaire shows promise as a reliable and valid measure.
    • Further psychometric testing is recommended to confirm the LSQ's dimensionality.
    • This tool can aid in understanding and improving professional labor support.