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Psychometric Evaluation of the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version B
Oznur Korukcu1, Okan Bulut2, Kamile Kukulu1
1a Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing , Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University , Antalya , Turkey.
Health Care for Women International
|August 15, 2014
Summary
This study validates the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (WDEQ-B) for measuring childbirth fear. The WDEQ-B demonstrates reliable and valid psychometric properties for assessing fear of delivery post-childbirth.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Obstetrics
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Fear of childbirth is a significant concern impacting maternal mental health.
- Accurate measurement of this fear is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire version B (WDEQ-B).
- To provide evidence for the reliability and validity of the WDEQ-B in assessing fear of delivery.
Main Methods:
- Reliability analysis
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses
- Multidimensional subscore estimation
Main Results:
- A six-factor model was proposed, explaining instrument results.
- Factors identified include concerns about labor pain, lack of positive behaviors/feelings, loneliness, and worries about childbirth and the baby.
- The WDEQ-B demonstrated sound psychometric quality.
Conclusions:
- The WDEQ-B is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring fear of delivery.
- The findings support the use of the WDEQ-B in clinical and research settings for understanding childbirth fear.
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