Development and Validation of the Women's Perceived Privacy in Infertility Treatment Scale.

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and validate the Scale of Women's Privacy Perception in Infertility Treatment (SWPPIT) to assess privacy perceptions during infertility diagnosis and treatment. A methodological design was used in two phases. In phase one, scale items were developed through qualitative observations and interviews with women undergoing ART. In phase two, validity and reliability were tested on 370 women at a private IVF center. Construct validity was established via exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha and test-retest methods. The SWPPIT revealed a single-factor structure, explaining 45.19% of the variance, with factor loadings between 0.30 and 0.87. It demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.949) and excellent test-retest reliability (r = 0.98, p < 0.001). The final scale comprises 37 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The SWPPIT is a reliable and valid tool for evaluating women's privacy perceptions in ART settings, enabling healthcare professionals to address privacy concerns and enhance patient-centered care.