The Perception of Obstetric Violence in Students: Validity and Reliability Study (Percov- S-Turkish)

Year 2026, Volume: 35 Issue: 1 , 64 - 78 , 16.04.2026

İlknur Gönenç , Neslihan Yılmaz Sezer , Şenay Topuz

https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1715700

https://izlik.org/JA93GX59JZ

Abstract

Obstetric violence is a serious problem that violates women's right to health care with dignity and respect. This study aimed to adapt the “Perception of Obstetric Violence in Students” scale into Turkish. The sample consisted of 254 fourth-year midwifery students from three universities. Data were collected using a personal information form and the scale between 05.05.21 and 18.06.21. Content validity and language equivalency were evaluated. Expert opinions were sought to evaluate the content validity of the scale. Afterward, test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity were examined. Pearson correlation, Bartlett's Test of Sphericity, dependent-groups t-test, and confirmatory factor analysis were used to examine the data. Six items were removed from the scale due to cross-loading. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin coefficient was 0.924. The confirmatory factor analysis revealed a five-factor structure with 27 items, explaining 67% of the total variance. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.93 for the total scale and ranged from 0.69 to 0.90 for the subscales. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed to check the construct validity of the scale. The results showed that root mean square error of approximation, normed fit index, and χ2/df were 0.08, 0.94, 0.81, and 2.62, respectively. Test-retest analysis was performed to assess invariance over time. The results significantly fit the Pearson Product-Moment correlation coefficient (r=0.848, p<0.001). The results indicate that the scale is a valid and reliable measure for the Turkish population. The scale contains no reverse-coded items, and a higher score on a five-point Likert scale indicates higher awareness and sensitivity to obstetric violence.

Keywords

Midwifery , obstetrics , perception , students , violence

Öğrencilerde Obstetrik Şiddet Algısı Ölçeği: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması (Percov-S-Türkçe)

https://izlik.org/JA93GX59JZ

Abstract

Obstetrik şiddet, kadının onur ve saygı çerçevesinde sağlık hizmeti alma hakkını ihlal eden ciddi bir sorundur. Bu çalışma, "Perception Scale of Obstetric Violence in Students" ölçeğinin Türkçe'ye uyarlanması amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın evrenini, üç farklı üniversitenin ebelik bölümünde eğitim alan 254 dördüncü sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmuştur. Veriler 05.05.21-18.06.21 tarihleri arasında tanıtıcı bilgi formu ve ölçek kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Dil eşdeğerliği ve içerik geçerliliği değerlendirilmiştir. Ölçeğin içerik geçerliliğini değerlendirmek için uzman görüşleri alınmıştır. Ardından, test-yeniden test güvenilirliği, iç tutarlılık ve yapı geçerliliği incelenmiştir. Verileri incelemek için Pearson korelasyonu, Bartlett küresellik testi, bağımlı gruplar t testi ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi kullanılmıştır. Çapraz yükleme nedeniyle ölçekten altı madde çıkarılmıştır. Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin katsayısı 0.924 olarak bulunmuştur. Perception Scale of Obstetric Violence in Students ölçeğinin açıklanan toplam varyans değeri 27 maddenin oluşturduğu 5 faktörlü yapı için %67 hesaplanmıştır. Toplam ölçek için Cronbach alfa katsayısı 0,93 idi ve alt ölçekler için 0,69 ile 0,90 arasında değişiyordu. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliliğini kontrol etmek için Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi yapılmış, hataların ortalama karekökü, normlaştırılmış uyum indeksi, karşılaştırmalı uyum indeksi ve χ²/df değerlerinin sırasıyla 0,08, 0,94, 0,81 ve 2,62 olduğu bulunmuştur. Zaman içindeki değişmezliği değerlendirmek için test-yeniden test analizi yapılmış, Pearson korelasyonu istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulunmuştur (r=0,848, p<0,001). Sonuçlar, ölçeğin Türk toplumu için geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçüm aracı olduğunu göstermektedir. Ölçekte ters kodlanan madde bulunmamaktadır ve beşli Likert tipi ölçekte puan artıkça, obstetrik şiddetine yönelik farkındalık ve duyarlılığın yüksek olduğunu ifade etmektedir.

Keywords

Ebelik , doğum , algı , öğrenciler , şiddet

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