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The constipation assessment scale for pregnancy
1Community-Based Nurse-Midwifery Education Program, Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, Hyden, KY, USA.
Summary
The Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS) is reliable and valid for assessing constipation in pregnant individuals. This validated tool can be used in future research on pregnancy constipation interventions.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Gastroenterology
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Constipation is a common issue during pregnancy.
- Reliable assessment tools are needed to measure constipation in pregnant women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS) specifically for use in pregnant populations.
Main Methods:
- A survey design was employed.
- The CAS was administered to nonpregnant women and pregnant women (low-risk and high-risk).
- Test-retest reliability, content validity, and internal consistency were assessed.
Main Results:
- Content validity showed a Cohen's kappa of .714.
- Test-retest reliability yielded high correlations (r = .84 to .92).
- Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) was .82.
Conclusions:
- The Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS) demonstrates good reliability and validity for pregnant women.
- The CAS is suitable for use in research investigating interventions for constipation during pregnancy.