Citation

Ross R, Shahrour G, Stidham AW, Delahanty D. J. Nurs. Meas. 2017; 25(3): 389-399.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Springer Publishing)

DOI

10.1891/1061-3749.25.3.389

PMID

29268824

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) has been used in various populations and cultures. However, its psychometric properties are unknown among women who experienced intimate partner violence (WIPV). This study aimed to explore the reliability and validity of the WHOQOL-BREF among Thai WIPV.

METHODS: Two hundred eighty-four female patients receiving care at a northeast hospital in Thailand responded to the WHOQOL-BREF and intimate partner violence (IPV) questions. Exploratory factor and consistency analyses were applied.

RESULTS: Different from the original study, this study generated 5 factors, 1 of which is Medical Care Needs. The resulting scale and subscales showed good reliability and construct validity.

CONCLUSION: The 5-factor scale can be used among WIPV by health care professionals to assess their quality of life (QOL) and appropriately address their needs.

Language: en