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Childbirth experience questionnaire 2: Validating its use in the United Kingdom
Kate F Walker1, Anna Dencker2, Jim G Thornton3
1Maternity Department, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.
Summary
The Childbirth Experience Questionnaire 2 (CEQ2) is a valid and reliable tool for assessing childbirth experiences in the UK. This validation study confirms its effectiveness in evaluating labour and delivery experiences.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Psychometrics
- Maternal Health Research
Background:
- Evaluating the childbirth experience is crucial for maternal healthcare.
- Existing tools may require validation for specific populations.
- The Childbirth Experience Questionnaire 2 (CEQ2) is a potential instrument for this purpose.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire 2 (CEQ2) in a UK population.
- To assess the CEQ2's effectiveness as a tool for evaluating the labour experience.
Main Methods:
- The CEQ2 was administered to 475 women post-birth, alongside part of the Maternity Survey.
- Face validity was assessed with 25 postnatal mothers.
- Construct, test-retest, and criterion validity were evaluated using established psychometric methods.
Main Results:
- The CEQ2 demonstrated excellent face validity, being easy to understand and complete.
- Statistically significant higher scores in subgroups known for better outcomes confirmed construct validity.
- A weighted kappa of 0.55 indicated good test-retest reliability, and a Pearson correlation of 0.56 showed moderate criterion validity against the Maternity Survey.
Conclusions:
- The Childbirth Experience Questionnaire 2 (CEQ2) is a valid and reliable measure for assessing childbirth experiences in the UK.
- The CEQ2 can be effectively utilized in UK clinical and research settings to evaluate labour experiences.
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