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Development and Validation of the Peer Support Needs Scale for Parents of Preterm Infants

An Qin1, Canyu Zhong2, Meiyin Long2

  • 1Department of Neonatology, The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

Nursing in Critical Care
|August 11, 2025
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A new scale effectively measures the multidimensional peer support needs of parents with preterm infants. This tool aids in developing targeted interventions and matching support providers for improved family well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Parenting and Child Development
  • Psychological Well-being
  • Healthcare Interventions

Background:

  • Peer support is vital for parental stress reduction and well-being of parents and preterm infants.
  • Existing tools do not adequately assess specific peer support needs for parents of preterm infants.
  • A validated assessment tool is crucial for tailoring peer support effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an instrument to assess the peer support needs of parents with preterm infants.
  • To ensure the instrument accurately reflects multidimensional needs.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-methods design following DeVellis's instrument development procedure.
  • Literature review, expert interviews, and expert content validity review.
  • Item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and reliability testing (internal consistency, test-retest).

Main Results:

  • A 39-item scale across five dimensions was finalized.
  • Item analysis confirmed high item discrimination and relevance.
  • Exploratory factor analysis explained 81.79% of the variance; reliability was good.

Conclusions:

  • The Peer Support Needs Scale for Parents of Preterm Infants is a reliable and valid instrument.
  • This scale can guide the design of targeted peer support interventions.
  • It serves as a valuable tool for researchers and practitioners in supporting families of preterm infants.
Abstract

Keywords:
instrument developmentneonatal careparentingpeer supportpsychometric testing

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