TY - JOUR
T1 - Validation of the Dutch version of the Pregnancy Experience Scale
AU - van der Zwan, J.E.
AU - de Vente, W.
AU - Koot, J.M.
AU - Huizink, A.C.
PY - 2017/7
Y1 - 2017/7
N2 - The Pregnancy Experience Scale – Brief version (PES-Brief) assesses the frequency and intensity of the hassles and uplifts of pregnancy. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Dutch PES-Brief—de Beleving van Zwangerschap Schaal – verkorte versie (BZS-K)—in a sample of healthy Dutch pregnant women. Participants (n = 115) completed questionnaires twice during pregnancy, within a three-week interval. Factor analyses resulted in the expected two factors, one positive and one negative. The BZS-K showed sufficient internal consistency (α = .76 for Hassles, .83 for Uplifts) and reproducibility of subscales (Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) = .72-.84). Concurrent validity with measures of pregnancy anxiety, general depression, anxiety and stress, and emotional well-being was established. We conclude that the BZS-K is a reliable, valid measure for assessment of women’s perceptions of hassles and uplifts of pregnancy.
AB - The Pregnancy Experience Scale – Brief version (PES-Brief) assesses the frequency and intensity of the hassles and uplifts of pregnancy. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Dutch PES-Brief—de Beleving van Zwangerschap Schaal – verkorte versie (BZS-K)—in a sample of healthy Dutch pregnant women. Participants (n = 115) completed questionnaires twice during pregnancy, within a three-week interval. Factor analyses resulted in the expected two factors, one positive and one negative. The BZS-K showed sufficient internal consistency (α = .76 for Hassles, .83 for Uplifts) and reproducibility of subscales (Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) = .72-.84). Concurrent validity with measures of pregnancy anxiety, general depression, anxiety and stress, and emotional well-being was established. We conclude that the BZS-K is a reliable, valid measure for assessment of women’s perceptions of hassles and uplifts of pregnancy.
KW - Pregnancy Experience Scale
KW - Pregnancy hassles and uplifts
KW - Psychometric properties
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U2 - 10.1016/j.midw.2017.03.018
DO - 10.1016/j.midw.2017.03.018
M3 - Article
SN - 0266-6138
VL - 50
SP - 16
EP - 20
JO - Midwifery
JF - Midwifery
ER -
