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Chinese version of the Childbirth Self-efficacy Inventory
Wan-Yim Ip1, Dominic Chan, Wai-Tong Chien
1The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong. ip2013@cuhk.edu.hk
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 1, 2005
Summary
This study translated the Childbirth Self-efficacy Inventory into Chinese, confirming its reliability and validity for pregnant women. Findings support its use in understanding psychological preparation for childbirth.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Obstetrics
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Childbirth self-efficacy is a key psychological factor in maternal care.
- Accurate measurement of self-efficacy is vital for childbirth education programs.
- Understanding pregnant women's psychological preparation is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To translate the Childbirth Self-efficacy Inventory into Chinese.
- To assess the reliability and validity of the translated instrument.
- To evaluate its use among pregnant Chinese women in Hong Kong.
Main Methods:
- Translation and back-translation by experienced midwives.
- Face and content validity assessed by experts and pregnant women.
- 148 pregnant women (≥36 weeks gestation) completed the translated inventory.
Main Results:
- The translated inventory demonstrated high internal consistency.
- Efficacy and outcome expectancy subscales were found to be uni-dimensional.
- No significant relationships were found between scores and demographic factors or childbirth education attendance.
Conclusions:
- The Chinese version of the Childbirth Self-efficacy Inventory is reliable and valid.
- The study identified the distinguishing role of expectancy subscales.
- The inventory's sensitivity in differentiating labor stages was not evident.