Adaptation of Menopausal Spousal Support Questionnaire into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study

Abstract

Aim: In menopausal women, the spouse is the person who provides comprehensive and sustainable support. The aim of this study was to analyze the validity and reliability of the Menopause Spousal Support Scale and to adapt the scale into Turkish. Methods: The study group consisted of 384 women between the ages of 45-60, living with their husbands and not receiving hormone replacement therapy. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using the "Introductory Information Form" and the " Menopausal Spousal Support Questionnaire". Language, content and construct validity, internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the scale were analyzed. Results: According to the exploratory factor analysis, a four-factor structure explaining 60.2% of the total variance of the scale was obtained. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the scale was compatible. Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.96. Item-total score correlation and test-retest analysis results were found to be positive, high and significant. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the Menopause Spousal Support Scale was found to be a highly valid and reliable instrument.