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Validity and Reliability Study of the Childbirth Trauma Index
Hacer Yalniz Dilcen1, Hülya Yurteri Türkmen2, Ali Erdoğan3
1Bartýn University, Turkey hdilcen@bartin.edu.tr.
Journal of Nursing Measurement
|September 14, 2021
Summary
This study validates the Childbirth Trauma Index Scale for adult women, finding it reliable for detecting postpartum birth trauma in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychological trauma research
- Reproductive health
- Clinical psychology
Background:
- Childbirth can be a traumatic experience for some women.
- Existing tools for assessing childbirth trauma may not be suitable for all age groups.
- The Childbirth Trauma Index Scale was initially developed for adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Childbirth Trauma Index Scale.
- To adapt and assess the scale for women aged 18-45.
- To establish a dependable tool for identifying postpartum birth trauma.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 220 women in the postpartum period (within 72 hours of birth).
- Utilized the Impact of Events Scale to assess criterion validity.
- Adapted the Childbirth Trauma Index Scale for the Turkish population.
Main Results:
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) indicated an acceptable two-factor model fit.
- Goodness of fit indices (CFI=.90, GFI=.90) supported the proposed model.
- Statistical values (x²/SD=4.82, RMSEA=0.132) suggest the scale's suitability.
Conclusions:
- The Birth Trauma Index is recommended for use in postpartum clinics and primary healthcare.
- Health personnel can utilize this scale to identify postpartum birth trauma.
- The validated scale can aid in early detection and intervention for affected women.
