A short responsive interaction scale: construction and preliminary reliability and validity
Document Type
Article
Department
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Abstract
Background: Responsive interactions among caregivers and newborns are essential for positive and optimal growth and development. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to develop and validate a short responsive interaction tool (SRIS) to assess caregiver responsiveness of newly delivered mothers.
Methods: The SRIS consists of twenty elements that are used to classify new-born handling, interactions, consoling techniques, engagement, and distress. High reliability and internal consistency were shown in the data gathered from 257 mothers (Cronbach's alpha=0.8354). The scale's one-dimensional structure was discovered through construct validity analysis, demonstrating the consistency of the scale's evaluation of response interactions.
Results: The results indicate that the valid and reliable instrument for gauging the responsiveness of caregivers during their initial contact with neonates. It provides a useful and approachable method with possible uses in healthcare settings and research for evidence-based parenting interventions.
Conclusions: To improve the tool's generalizability and usefulness in fostering early childhood development and parental engagement, further research is necessary to validate it across a variety of contexts.
Publication (Name of Journal)
International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health
DOI
10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20241166
Recommended Citation
Bhamani, S.,
Merchant, A.,
Imran, A.,
Aslam, K.,
Attaullah, A.,
Syed, A.,
Sheikh, S.,
Shams, M.,
Nadeem, S.
(2024). A short responsive interaction scale: construction and preliminary reliability and validity. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 11(5), 1768-1776.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_women_childhealth_obstet_gynaecol/297