Turkish adaptation and psychometric properties of caring ability of mother with preterm infant scale (CAMPIS)

This study aimed to adapt the Caring Ability of Mother with Preterm Infant Scale (CAMPIS) into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties.

This methodological and cross-sectional study was conducted with 210 mothers of premature infants in a NICU in Southeastern Türkiye between June and July 2025. Data were collected using a demographic form and the original CAMPIS. Translation procedures followed standard forward-backward techniques, with content validity evaluated by seven experts. Construct validity was examined via exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA and CFA). Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega, item-total correlations, and split-half reliability.

The content validity index was 0.98. EFA revealed a three-factor structure-cognitive ability, knowledge and skills abilities, and psychological ability-explaining 45.9 % of the variance. CFA confirmed the structure (χ²/df = 2.466, RMSEA = 0.084, GFI = 0.83, CFI = 0.81, IFI = 0.82, NFI = 0.73, TLI = 0.79), indicating acceptable model fit. CFA showed factor loadings ranging from 0.39 to 0.68 for cognitive ability, 0.39-0.75 for knowledge and skills abilities, and 0.25-0.94 for psychological ability. Cronbach's alpha was 0.792; McDonald's omega was 0.723. Split-half coefficients confirmed internal consistency. Item-total correlations ranged from 0.249 to 0.465. Significant differences between upper and lower 27 % groups supported discriminatory power (p < 0.001).

The Turkish version of CAMPIS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing caregiving ability in mothers of preterm infants.

The Turkish version of CAMPIS can be used by nurses and healthcare professionals to assess caregiving ability in mothers of preterm infants.