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Psychometric properties of the Persian translation of maternal postpartum quality of life questionnaire (MAPP-QOL)

Authors: Tahereh Mokhtaryan-Gilani, Giti Ozgoli, Nourossadat Kariman, Hamid Sharif Nia, Mahbobeh Ahmadi Doulabi, Malihe Nasiri

Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background and objective

Many studies have been conducted in Iran on the postpartum quality of life, and the majority have used the general quality of life questionnaire. With a specific tool in this context, the dimensions of maternal postpartum quality of life can be more accurately determined. The present study was conducted to determine psychometric properties and validate the Persian version of the Maternal Postpartum Quality of Life Questionnaire (MAPP-QOL).

Materials and methods

The present methodological study was conducted in 2018. The original version of MAPP-QOL was translated into Persian by both forward and backward translation. In a cross-sectional study, the Persian version was completed by 407 eligible postpartum women aged 18 to 47 and living in Tehran. Reliability of the questionnaire was assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient and test–retest. For construct validity, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used.

Results

The MAPP-QOL showed good content validity; content validity ratio (CVR) ranged from 0.6 to 1.00, and content validity index (CVI) ranged from 0.7 to 1.00. Using exploratory factor analysis, five factors, including Socioeconomic; Relational/Family-Friends; Psychological/Baby; Health & functioning; and Relational/Spouse-Partner, were extracted, which together explained 78.84% of the total variance. After modifications of CFA, the confirmatory factor analysis showed an acceptable goodness-of-fit. AVE value Above 0.5 exhibited appropriate convergent validity, and AVE greater than MSV confirmed divergent validity. The Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's Omega, Composite reliability and maximum reliability H of the five extracted factors were excellent (> 0.9). Also, the AIC values of the factors were good (between 0.721 to 0.859).

Conclusion

The 38-item Persian version of the postpartum quality of life questionnaire is adequately reliable for postpartum women in Iran. Given its appropriate psychometric properties, this scale is fit to be used in future studies on postpartum women.

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Title: Psychometric properties of the Persian translation of maternal postpartum quality of life questionnaire (MAPP-QOL)
Authors: Tahereh Mokhtaryan-Gilani
Giti Ozgoli
Nourossadat Kariman
Hamid Sharif Nia
Mahbobeh Ahmadi Doulabi
Malihe Nasiri
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7525
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-021-01781-1

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Psychometric properties of the Persian translation of maternal postpartum quality of life questionnaire (MAPP-QOL)

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Conclusion

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