Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Person-Centered Maternity Care Scale

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.

Translation and adaptation of the person-centered maternity care scale to a Persian speaking population: A confirmatory factor analysis

“…To date, the distinguished Person-Centered Maternity Care Scale has been solely validated tool representing as cornerstone accommodating each dimension prescribed by WHO Quality Care Framework equivalent for process indicators predicated onto standardized methodologies inclusive cognitive interviewing alongside psychometric con rmation (19).Originally developed in Kenya as reported by Afulani and colleagues (17), the scale was later validated in India (20) and consequently tested in Ghana(18). The tool offers unique insights into speci c domains, including dignity, respect, communication, autonomy and emotional support (21). Currently, a Persian adaptation of this questionnaire is nonexistent.…”

Translation and adaptation of the person-centered maternity care scale to a Persian-speaking population: a confirmatory factor analysis

“…The 30-item PCMC, originally developed in Kenya as reported by Afulani and colleagues [ 17 ], the scale was later validated in India [ 20 ] and consequently tested in Ghana [ 18 ]. The tool offers unique insights into respectful maternity care domains and consisted of dignity, autonomy, privacy/confidentiality, communication, social support, trust, supportive care, and the health facility environment subscales [ 21 ]. Currently, a Persian adaptation of this questionnaire is nonexistent.…”