Translation and Validation of Maternal Confidence Questionnaire (Mcq) in Iran: Persian Version Publisher



Alinejadnaeini M¹ ; Ashghali Farahani M² ; Abolhasan Choobdar F³ ; Aliyari R⁴ Show Affiliations
Source: Child Care in Practice Published:2023

Abstract

Objective: Mother's confidence is defined as the understanding of the mother of her ability to take care of the child and knowing his/her needs. The Maternal Confidence Questionnaire (MCQ) is designed to measure a mother's confidence in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The aim of this study was to validate a Persian version of the MCQ for Iranian mothers. Design: The MCQ was translated into Persian using a forward–backward method. Validity was assessed using face, content, and construct validity measures. Results: Based on the result of face validity, all items of the scale are appropriate, clear and relevant for using. Bartlett's test (KMO = 0.92, PV<0.001) demonstrates the appropriateness of using factor analysis for our data set. Also, 53% of total variance has been explained by one-factor CFA model that confirmed by goodness of fit indices; GFI = 0.96, CFI = 0.93, RMSEA = 0.07 (0.05, 0.09) as well as p-close = 0.040 and the CMIN = 2.2, p<0.001. The scale has excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.93). Conclusion: The Persian version of MCQ showed adequate reliability and validity for measuring maternal confidence in Iranian mothers. This instrument can be used in future studies to assess confidence in mothers with preterm neonates in Iran. Also, this instrument will help neonatal nurses and medical staff to measure confidence in mothers with preterm neonates and accordingly provide supportive interventions. © 2023 The Child Care in Practice Group.