Development and psychometric evaluation of the Female Infertility Stigma Questionnaire: A mixed method study protocol
Background
Infertility stigma is one of the greatest challenges in most societies for reproduction and sexual health of infertile women. Since no specific tool exists for assessing the infertility stigma in women, this study would be conducted to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of Female Infertility Stigma Questionnaire (F-ISQ).
Methods
This is a mixed method study with sequential exploratory design (qualitative and quantitative phase). In the first qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews would be performed with infertile female who had experienced infertility whithout any psychological disorder. Women who are eligible for participating in the study will be selected using purposeful sampling method with maximum variation in terms of age, education, occupation and infertility duration. Data would be analyzed using conventional content analysis and in this phase the primary item pool will be developed for the Female Infertility Stigma Questionnaire (F-ISQ). In the quantitative phase, the psychometric properties of the questionnaire would be evaluated, including the content, face and construct validity as well as reliability via the internal consistency and stability. The psychometric properties described in the COSMIN checklist will be utilized for designing the instrument.
Discussion
Developing a valid and reliable scale for Female Infertility Stigma Questionnaire (F-ISQ) would be helpful for future studies to assess the status of this situation. It also helps planning interventional studies for improvement of the reproductive health of infertile women.
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Posted 19 Dec, 2019
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Development and psychometric evaluation of the Female Infertility Stigma Questionnaire: A mixed method study protocol
Posted 19 Dec, 2019
On 18 Dec, 2019
On 18 Dec, 2019
On 17 Dec, 2019
On 14 Dec, 2019
Background
Infertility stigma is one of the greatest challenges in most societies for reproduction and sexual health of infertile women. Since no specific tool exists for assessing the infertility stigma in women, this study would be conducted to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of Female Infertility Stigma Questionnaire (F-ISQ).
Methods
This is a mixed method study with sequential exploratory design (qualitative and quantitative phase). In the first qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews would be performed with infertile female who had experienced infertility whithout any psychological disorder. Women who are eligible for participating in the study will be selected using purposeful sampling method with maximum variation in terms of age, education, occupation and infertility duration. Data would be analyzed using conventional content analysis and in this phase the primary item pool will be developed for the Female Infertility Stigma Questionnaire (F-ISQ). In the quantitative phase, the psychometric properties of the questionnaire would be evaluated, including the content, face and construct validity as well as reliability via the internal consistency and stability. The psychometric properties described in the COSMIN checklist will be utilized for designing the instrument.
Discussion
Developing a valid and reliable scale for Female Infertility Stigma Questionnaire (F-ISQ) would be helpful for future studies to assess the status of this situation. It also helps planning interventional studies for improvement of the reproductive health of infertile women.
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This paper already is published.