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The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised Indicator (BSS-RI): a validation study in Iranian mothers
Reza Omani-Samani1, Caroline J Hollins Martin2, Colin R Martin3
1Department of Medical Ethics and Law, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
Summary
The Persian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised Indicator (BSS-RI) is reliable and valid for assessing birth satisfaction in Iranian mothers. This tool is suitable for large-scale surveys and clinical use.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Psychometrics
- Maternal Health
Background:
- Measuring maternal satisfaction with childbirth experiences is crucial for evaluating healthcare quality.
- The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised Indicator (BSS-RI) is a validated instrument for assessing these experiences.
- There was a need to validate the Persian version of the BSS-RI for use in Iran.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised Indicator (BSS-RI).
- To confirm the instrument's suitability for measuring birth satisfaction among Iranian mothers.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 396 mothers in Tehran, Iran.
- Administration of the Persian BSS-RI and a demographic questionnaire.
- Reliability assessed using Cronbach's alpha; construct validity via exploratory factor analysis (EFA); divergent validity by correlating with gestational age.
Main Results:
- Exploratory factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure: Stress of Childbearing and Quality of Care.
- Cronbach's alpha values for subscales ranged from 0.665 to 0.847, and for the total scale was 0.563.
- The BSS-RI demonstrated divergent validity, showing no significant correlation with gestational age.
Conclusions:
- The Persian version of the BSS-RI is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing birth satisfaction in Iranian mothers.
- The scale is a short, easily administered tool appropriate for large sample surveys and research.
- Findings support the use of the Persian BSS-RI in clinical and research settings within Iran.
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