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Validity and reliability study of the T ilburg P regnancy D istress S cale into T urkish
Author(s) -
Çapik A.,
Pasinlioglu T.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.69
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1365-2850
pISSN - 1351-0126
DOI - 10.1111/jpm.12211
Subject(s) - reliability (semiconductor) , physics , power (physics) , quantum mechanics
Accessible summary Several instruments have been developed for the assessment of distress (stress, anxiety, depression) in pregnancy. The Tilburg Pregnancy Distress Scale (TPDS) is a useful instrument for the evaluation of distress in pregnant women. There are no validated instruments for the evaluation of distress in pregnant women in the Turkish language. The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the TPDS demonstrated good comprehensibility, internal consistency and validity, and is an adequate and useful instrument for the evaluation of distress in Turkish pregnant women. TPDS enables to practitioners determine distress in pregnant women in the early periods by practitioners. Assessment of distress levels of pregnant women constitutes an important area for both midwives and mental health nursing.Abstract This study was conducted to adapt the Tilburg Pregnancy Distress Scale ( TPDS ) into T urkish and test its validity and reliability. The study was conducted in six Family Health Center regions in the province of K ars between 20 F ebruary and 10 A pril 2013. A total of 275 pregnant women, who met the study criteria and agreed to participate in the study, constituted the sample group of the study. For validity and reliability analysis of the scale, content validity analysis, explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis, and C ronbach's alpha coefficient were used. It was found that the two‐factor structure of the scale was valid and its fit indices were appropriate. The total C ronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.83. The cut‐off point of the scale was specified as 28 for its total score. As a consequence, the adaptation of the TPDS into T urkish was determined to be a valid and reliable measurement instrument. Assessment of distress levels of pregnant women constitutes an important area for both midwives and mental health nursing.