Construct validity of the Menopause Rating Scale in Indonesia

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Health
• Psychometrics
• Women's Health

Background:

• Menopause symptoms significantly impact women's quality of life.
• Validated instruments are crucial for accurate assessment of menopause symptoms.
• The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) is widely used but requires validation in diverse populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the construct validity of the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) in Indonesian women.
• To evaluate the reliability and structural validity of the MRS for use in Indonesia.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study with 240 Indonesian women aged over 45.
• Reliability assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Cronbach's alpha.
• Construct validity examined via exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).

Main Results:

• High test-retest reliability (ICC 0.90-0.95) and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha 0.92-0.95).
• EFA indicated adequate data for factor analysis (KMO=0.96).
• CFA confirmed an excellent model fit for the second-order, three-factor structure.

Conclusions:

• The brief Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) demonstrates acceptable construct validity and reliability in Indonesian women.
• The MRS is a suitable tool for evaluating menopause symptoms in this population.
• Findings support the use of the MRS for clinical and research purposes in Indonesia.