Translation and psychometric validation of the German Birth Beliefs Scale (G-BBS)

Translation and psychometric validation of the German Birth Beliefs Scale (G-BBS) - Validation German Birth Beliefs Scale (G-BBS)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00039110

Enrollment

500

Registered

2026-01-29

Start date

2023-08-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Basic beliefs of pregnant women about childbirth

Interventions

Group 1: Application of the preliminary tool (standardised questionnaire) during contact with pregnant women in various settings. The women completed the questionnaire themselves and then the survey w

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants aged = 18 years Proficiency in German and adequate reading and writing skills (self-completion of the questionnaire; survey conducted in German)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe language barrier; participation in another clinical study (current or within 30 days prior to the survey as part of the thesis project)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The aim is to provide a valid German-language instrument that can reliably measure the core beliefs of pregnant women regarding childbirth. The quality assessment includes translating the scale, adapting it culturally, and psychometrically validating it. Not applicable.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not applicable.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactGaby Schmidt

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover - Forschungs- und Lehreinheit Hebammenwissenschaft

Gaby.Schmidt@stud.mh-hannover.de49 511 532 6116

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026