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Quality of Life in High-Risk Pregnancies: A Scale Development Study
Güleser Ada1, Nazli Ünlü Bidik, Kevser İlçioğlu
1Author Affiliations: Bartin University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Bartin, Turkey (Dr Ada); Sakarya University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Sakarya, Turkey (Dr Ünlü Bidik); and Sakarya University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing, Sakarya, Turkey (Dr İlçioğlu).
A new 16-item scale effectively measures quality of life in high-risk pregnancies. This validated tool helps healthcare providers assess and improve the well-being of women experiencing high-risk pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Maternal Health
- Psychometrics
- Quality of Life Research
Background:
- High-risk pregnancies significantly impact maternal well-being.
- Effective assessment tools are needed to understand and improve quality of life during these pregnancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the "Quality of Life Scale in High-Risk Pregnancies."
- To identify key factors affecting quality of life in this population.
- To provide a tool for healthcare professionals to guide interventions.
Main Methods:
- Methodological scale development study involving 3 stages.
- Initial 22-item draft scale refined based on expert review and literature.
- Factor and reliability analyses conducted on data from 210 high-risk pregnant women.
Main Results:
- A 16-item scale with 3 sub-dimensions was finalized.
- The scale demonstrated high internal reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.860).
- Sub-dimension reliability coefficients ranged from 0.817 to 0.844.
Conclusions:
- The "Quality of Life Scale in High-Risk Pregnancies" is a valid and reliable instrument.
- The scale can aid healthcare professionals in assessing quality of life.
- The scale is potentially adaptable for cross-cultural use.
