Research Article

Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study

Volume: 18 Number: 3 September 5, 2024
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Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Reproductive Autonomy Scale. Methods: A methodological study was conducted with 320 women who sought treatment in a Family Health Center between November 5, 2022, and February 1, 2023. Data were collected through the Personal Information Form and the Turkish version of the Reproductive Autonomy Scale. The content validity index (CVI-Lawshe technique) was used to analyze the agreement in expert opinions. While Pearson correlation analysis was used for the test-retest analysis of the scale and its sub-scales, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was utilized to analyze the internal consistency of the scale and its sub-scales. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were utilized to test the scale's construct validity. These factor analyses were conducted separately in two samples divided randomly. Results: The adequacy of the sample size was calculated using the Kaiser-Maier Oklin (KMO) value, which was found to be 0.704. The significance value of Bartlett's Test of Sphericity (χ91 196.033. p < .001) was below 0.05, indicating that a factor analysis may be useful with the data. A three-factor structure explaining %77.84 of the variance and having an eigenvalue above one was obtained due to the varimax axis rotation. All the items were included in the factors in the original scale, and a structure with factor loadings ranging between 0.589 and 0.917 emerged. The model was found to fit the data for the overall scale. Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficients of the scale were calculated as 0.903, 0.891, 0.928, and 0.918 for the total score, decision-making, freedom from coercion, and communication sub-scales, respectively. Conclusion: The Reproductive Autonomy Scale was found to be a valid and reliable measurement tool for the Turkish population.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Preventative Health Care, Health Promotion

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 26, 2024

Publication Date

September 5, 2024

Submission Date

September 30, 2023

Acceptance Date

April 21, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 18 Number: 3

APA
Sülü Dursun, R., & Gözüyeşil, E. (2024). Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 18(3), 293-302. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1369040
AMA
1.Sülü Dursun R, Gözüyeşil E. Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study. TJFMPC. 2024;18(3):293-302. doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1369040
Chicago
Sülü Dursun, Rukiye, and Ebru Gözüyeşil. 2024. “Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 18 (3): 293-302. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1369040.
EndNote
Sülü Dursun R, Gözüyeşil E (September 1, 2024) Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 18 3 293–302.
IEEE
[1]R. Sülü Dursun and E. Gözüyeşil, “Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study”, TJFMPC, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 293–302, Sept. 2024, doi: 10.21763/tjfmpc.1369040.
ISNAD
Sülü Dursun, Rukiye - Gözüyeşil, Ebru. “Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 18/3 (September 1, 2024): 293-302. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1369040.
JAMA
1.Sülü Dursun R, Gözüyeşil E. Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study. TJFMPC. 2024;18:293–302.
MLA
Sülü Dursun, Rukiye, and Ebru Gözüyeşil. “Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, vol. 18, no. 3, Sept. 2024, pp. 293-02, doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1369040.
Vancouver
1.Rukiye Sülü Dursun, Ebru Gözüyeşil. Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study. TJFMPC. 2024 Sep. 1;18(3):293-302. doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1369040

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