Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy : Translation and Face validation with Iranian mothers of hospitalized preterm neonates مقالة

Background: Mothers’ perception of their ability to parenting (maternal parenting self-efficacy) is a critical issue that influences their interactions with their preterm neonates. For better support of these mothers, a robust tool is needed which can measure mothers’ perception of their ability to understand and care for their preterm neonates as well as being sensitive to the various levels and tasks in parenting. This study aimed to translate and test the face validity of persian version of Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy (PMP S-E) tool with Iranian mothers of hospitalized preterm neonates. Method: The translation and validation was done in some steps. Forward translated by three independent translators and backward translated by two other translators who were blind to source version. Then, the face validity was evaluated by 10 mothers and the expert panel. At last, the tool adapted and approved by an expert committee. Result: The Persian version of PMP S-E tool demonstrated good face validity regarding its items’ relevancy and clearance. Conclusion: The PMP S-E was successfully translated and adapted into Persian with good face validity. However, further study is needed for evaluating its reliability in Iran and for Iranian mothers of hospitalized preterm neonates.

Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy: Translation and Face validation with Iranian mothers of hospitalized Preterm Neonates Faranak Aliabadi; Leili Borimnejad*, PhD; Mohammad Kamali, PhD. For better support of these mothers, a robust tool is needed which can measure mothers’ perception of their ability to understand and care for their preterm neonates as well as being sensitive to the various levels and tasks in parenting. This study aimed to translate and test the face validity of Persian version of Perceived Maternal Parenting Self- Efficacy (PMP S-E) tool with Iranian mothers of hospitalized preterm neonates. Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy (PMP S-E) tool is the measure which is developed for mothers of their hospitalized preterm newborns and which is sensitive to the levels and tasks of parenting at this time in English (8). In this study, the face validity of Persian version of PMP S-E tool was assessed by review of the items (questions) by 10 mothers of relatively healthy hospitalized preterm neonate and the expert committee including 5 clinicians in the field of neonatal. Although this tool was translated to Persian language and face validated for use with Iranian mothers of hospitalized preterm neonates, it needs to evaluate the content validity and reliability of the Persian version for use with this population. Conclusion This study is the first Persian translation of a tool that is capable to measure maternal parenting self- efficacy in mothers of hospitalized preterm neonates in the Iran. Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy (PMP S-E) tool: Development and validation with mothers of hospitalized preterm neonates.