Author:
Zhong Xiaoying,Hu Rong,Afulani Patience A.,Li Xixi,Guo Xiujing,He Tingting,Li Dehua,Li Zuowei
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Increasing evidence show that women across the world face unacceptable mistreatment during childbirth. Person-centered maternity care is fundamental and essential to quality of healthcare services. The aim of this study was to translate and determine the psychometric properties of the Person-Centered Maternity Care (PCMC) Scale among Chinese postpartum women.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1235 post-partum women in China. The cross-cultural adaptation process followed the Beaton intercultural debugging guidelines. A total of 1235 women were included to establish the psychometric properties of the PCMC. A demographic characteristics form and the PCMC were used for data collection. The psychometric properties of the PCMC were evaluated by examining item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, known-groups discriminant validity, and internal consistency.
Results
The number of extracted common factors was limited to three (dignity & respect, communication & autonomy, supportive care), explaining a total variance of 40.8%. Regarding internal consistency, the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and split-half reliability of the full PCMC score were 0.989 and 0.852, respectively.
Conclusions
The Chinese version of the PCMC is a reliable and valid tool to assess person-centered care during childbirth in China.
Funder
Health Humanities Research Center, Key Research Base of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Zigong City
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Obstetrics and Gynecology