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Perceived control and maternal satisfaction with childbirth: a measure development study.

Natalie R Stevens1, Kenneth A Wallston, Nancy A Hamilton

  • 1Rush University Medical Center, Behavioral Sciences, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. Natalie_Stevens@rush.edu

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This study developed and validated two new scales to measure women's perceived control during childbirth and their overall satisfaction with the birth experience, offering valuable tools for assessing patient perspectives.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Psychology
  • Health Sciences

Background:

  • Assessing patient experiences in childbirth is crucial for improving care.
  • Existing instruments may not fully capture perceptions of control or global satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate two new scales: the Perceived Control in Childbirth Scale (PCCh) and the Satisfaction with Childbirth Scale (SWCh).
  • To evaluate patient perceptions of control over the childbirth environment and global satisfaction with the childbirth experience.

Main Methods:

  • Scale development involved item construction, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA & CFA).
  • Reliability and construct validity analyses were performed on data from 187 women.
  • Participants were recruited from obstetric clinics, support groups, and online platforms.

Main Results:

  • EFA identified a single factor for perceived control, reflecting the belief that actions influence the birth environment.
  • CFA supported a single-factor model for satisfaction, indicating the extent to which the experience met patient ideals.
  • Perceived control correlated with childbirth self-efficacy; satisfaction linked to affective reactions and PTSD symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully developed and validated two reliable and valid scales for measuring perceived control and satisfaction in childbirth.
  • These scales provide valuable instruments for researchers and clinicians to assess key aspects of the childbirth experience.