VALIDATION OF THE RUSSIAN AND KAZAKH VERSIONS OF THE PSQ-18: ADAPTED INSTRUMENT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS
Abstract
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing public health concern associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Patient satisfaction represents an essential indicator of quality of care, particularly within primary healthcare settings responsible for screening, diagnosis, and follow-up of GDM. The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-18 (PSQ-18) is widely used internationally; however, no validated Kazakh or Russian versions tailored for pregnant women with GDM previously existed.
Aim: To adapt and validate the PSQ-18 for use among pregnant women with GDM in Kazakhstan.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Forward–backward translation, expert review, and cultural adaptation processes were performed for Kazakh and Russian versions. The questionnaire was pilot-tested among 100 pregnant women with GDM (50 for each language version) in outpatient clinics in Aktobe. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha.
Results: Minor linguistic and conceptual adjustments were introduced to improve clarity and cultural relevance. Cronbach’s alpha demonstrated acceptable internal consistency for both versions: 0.821 (Russian) and 0.758 (Kazakh). Pilot results confirmed comprehensibility and usability of the adapted tool in routine antenatal care settings.
Conclusion: The Kazakh and Russian versions of the PSQ-18 are reliable and culturally appropriate instruments for evaluating patient satisfaction among pregnant women with GDM in Kazakhstan's outpatient settings. Their use may support quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives in primary healthcare
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Makasheva A.M., Yermukhanova L.S., Kudabayeva Kh.I., Dzhusupov K.O., Tazhbenova S.T., Kauysheva A.A., Zhylkybekova A.K. Validation of the russian and kazakh versions of THE PSQ-18: adapted instrument for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus // Nauka i Zdravookhranenie [Science & Healthcare]. 2025. Vol.27 (6), pp. 84-90. doi 10.34689/SH.2025.27.6.010Похожие публикации:
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