Introducing the Hungarian Version of the SCREENIVF Tool into the Clinical Routine Screening of Emotional Maladjustment

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ID15488271
AuthorsViktória Prémusz (0000-0002-4059-104X, University of Pecs, corresponding author), Pongrác Ács (0000-0002-4999-7345, University of Pecs), Jozsef Bódis (0000-0003-0597-9097, University of Pecs), Ákos Várnagy (0000-0003-0756-5584, University of Pecs), Ágnes Lászik (University of Pecs), Alexandra Makai (0000-0002-1907-120X, University of Pecs)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue16
Pages10147-10147
Publication date2022-08-16
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph191610147
PMID36011781
OpenAlexW4292253886
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited61

Examining possible psychosocial maladjustments should be an integral part of fertility care. For the early detection of vulnerability, the present study aimed to adapt and test the reliability and validity of the Hungarian version of SCREENIVF against the Fertility Quality of Life Questionnaire (FertiQoL) in a cross-sectional on subfertile women (n = 60, age 34.6 ± 5.2 years, BMI 24.2 ± 4.9 kg/m2) at a university linked fertility clinic in South-Hungary. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to investigate the construct validity. For the reliability testing, Cronbach alpha values were calculated. Spearman’s rank correlation tested the criterion validity. Discriminant validity was applied using Mann−Whitney U-test and Kruskal−Wallis test. The Edinburgh Framework and COSMIN checklist were applicable for the analysis using SPSS 27.0; significance was set at p < 0.05. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit; all dimensions were reliable (α ≥ 0.70). Cronbach’s alpha was excellent (0.825−0.904). Strong correlations were found between the total scale (FertiQoL) and anxiety (R = −0.507, p < 0.001), depression (R = 0.554, p < 0.001), and helplessness cognitions (R = −0.747, p < 0.001) and moderate or no correlation with acceptance cognitions (R = 0.317, p = 0.015) and social support (R = 0.230, p = 0.082). The Hungarian version of SCREENIVF proved a valid and reliable tool to measure psychological maladjustment before ART. A longitudinal, randomized, controlled trial involving the partners could further strengthen the results, which is among our long-term plans

Checklist · Confirmatory factor analysis · Construct validity · Criterion validity · Cronbach's alpha · Discriminant validity · Psychiatry · Psychometrics · Psychosocial · Statistics · Structural equation modeling · Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy · Clinical Psychology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies

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