Translation and Validation of Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory into Indonesia

Abstract

Background. Childbirth self-efficacy is an essential component of mothers in dealing with childbirth. Various studies have supported evidence that mothers who believe in their ability to go through labor are commonly associated with anxiety levels and affect labor outcomes. However, in Indonesia, research on mothers' efficacy in facing childbirth or what is known as Childbirth Self-Efficacy has not been well documented due to the absence of instruments available to measure the concept.  Purpose. This study aimed to produce a Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory instrument in the Indonesian version using guidelines from Brislin in the form of translation and back-translation techniques.  Method. Face validity to test the validity of the surface by determining inclusion criteria including mothers with gestational age in the third trimester, maternal age range between 20-35 years, and primiparous mothers. While the reliability test measures internal consistency using Cronbach Alpha. A total of 12 mothers met the predetermined criteria and were willing to be respondents. This study produced A-62 Indonesian versions of the Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory through a translation process based on the theoretical framework. There are several sentence revisions to the items described but do not add and remove items—the resulting Alpha coefficient of .98 for all subscales. The results of the study have several limitations and recommendations for further research. Implication for practice. Finding study assist midwives as the primary health care provider for the expectant mother to understand the concept of mother's efficacy of childbirth using the instrument.