Slovak Version Research Articles

Factor structure and psychometric characteristics of the City birth Trauma Scale- Slovak version.

The City Birth Trauma Scale (City BiTS) is a questionnaire designed to assess the posttraumatic symptoms after birth. This study aimed to explore the factors structure, internal consistency, known-groups validity, and convergent validity of the City Birth Trauma Scale in Slovakia. Cross-sectional Slovak national data from the INTERSECT study were analyzed in this study. The research was set in four public hospital sites in central and eastern Slovakia. A 28-item City BiTS online questionnaire was administered to 437 women 6-8weeks postpartum study (mean age 30.5±4,8; range18-45), along with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the Post-Traumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale indicating previous trauma. The stressor criterion of PTSD based on DSM 5 classification was met by 11.5% of postpartum women in the Slovak sample, and all criteria for PTSD were met by 2.8% of participants. Significantly higher City BiTS scores were found among primiparas (p≤0.01), women who experienced previous trauma (p≤0.001), with positive psychiatric anamnesis (p≤0.001), and women after assisted vaginal birth or emergency caesarian section (p≤0.001). The Slovak version of City BiTS has been shown to have good reliability and good divergent and known-groups validity. The results of confirmatory factor analysis showed that the two-factor model of the BSS-R offers a good fit to the Slovak data (χ2(df = 169)=574, p<0.001, CFI=0.90 and RMSEA = 0.08). The Slovak version of the City Birth Trauma scale has been found to have good psychometric properties comparable with other validation studies of this measure.

The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS-SK): Validation Study of the Slovak Version for Adolescents

The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS-SK): Validation Study of the Slovak Version for Adolescents

“Determined to prove a villain”

Abstract Shakespeare’s play Richard III represents a fascinating phenomenon from the perspective of critical disability studies. On the one hand, his portrayal stands at the root of the much-criticised link between evil intentions and a physical deformity; on the other, the play allows Richard to reclaim some of the agency of his own corporeality, as he uses his body to gain his political goals. Translations of this play inevitably mirror contemporary views of non-normative bodies, and the two Slovak versions of the play marking the immediate aftermath of World War II and the last years of the communist rule in former Czechoslovakia provide an ideal ground for observing these shifts against the backdrop of significant sociopolitical changes. This article explores how the subtle nuances in individual translated versions reshape Richard’s image, and ultimately highlights the changing historical narratives of disability translated for different generations of Slovak readers and theatregoers.

Safe provision of nursing care as predicted by nursing students: A cross-sectional study

Background &amp; Aim: Assessment of safety culture and nursing students’ competencies in patient safety is essential for readiness to provide quality and safe care. The objectives of the study are to examine how nursing students perceive patient safety culture and to evaluate factors that may influence their perceptions. Methods &amp; Materials: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using the Slovak version of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture for Nursing Students and the Questionnaire for Measuring Demographic Variables and Information on the Education Process. The study involved 242 nursing students from two faculties in Slovakia. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: None of the dimensions of patient safety culture was rated by the nursing students above the necessary level of 75 %. Statistically significant correlations and differences were found between the nursing students’ perceptions of patient safety culture and some selected sociodemographic variables. Multiple regression analysis revealed significant associations between the nursing students’ perceptions of patient safety culture and overall patient safety grade, the number of reported events in the workplace, and the number of reported events by nursing students. Conclusion: Recognising nursing students’ perceptions of patient safety culture enables identification of weaknesses, and early implementation of targeted interventions and educational initiatives to increase overall patient safety in care provision. Future research should focus on recognizing relationships between perceived patient safety culture, teamwork, education, and indicators of safe and quality care during clinical training from nursing students’ perspective.

Examining the adaptability of consumer ethnocentrism using CETSCALE: a comparison of the Philippines, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic

Consumer ethnocentrism is a highly relevant topic as it affects not only the context of consumer behavior, but also the domestic economy and international trade. This article aims to investigate the adaptability of the tool for measuring consumer ethnocentrism – CETSCALE – in the selected countries of the Philippines, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Within the framework of adaptability, it was necessary to carry out the measurement of consumer ethnocentrism in the studied countries, subsequently examine the reliability of the research instrument, and finally examine the adaptability of the research instrument in the individual countries. In this paper, we use Cronbach’s alpha and item-rest correlation to measure the reliability estimate. We use exploratory factor analysis as part of examining adaptability. The results point to the need to adapt CETSCALE in the context of the countries. The findings of the conducted measurement indicate that the highest rate of consumer ethnocentrism was found in the Philippines, with lower results in Slovakia, and the lowest in the Czech Republic. When examining the dimensionality of the research instrument, the researchers found three dimensions in the Czech and Philippine versions, and two dimensions in the Slovak version. Therefore, it can be concluded that the tool is multidimensional in all these cases.

Science-related populism: Psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the SciPop Scale

Science-related populism: Psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the SciPop Scale

Nursing students' perceptions of unfinished nursing care: A cross-sectional study

AimTo investigate the prevalence, patterns and reasons for unfinished nursing care as perceived by nursing students. BackgroundUnfinished nursing care (UNC) is a frequently observed phenomenon in the acute care setting. To date, studies have focused primarily on the perspective of nurses or patients, but another important perspective is that of nursing students who provide nursing care in all healthcare settings. DesignA descriptive cross-sectional study. MethodsThe study included 738 undergraduate nursing students from nine Slovak universities. Data were collected between September 2022 and February 2023 using the Slovak version of the Unfinished Nursing Care Survey tool (UNCS). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. ResultsThe mean composite score of UNCS was 2.48 (SD=0.68). In general, 100% of nursing students reported that nurses missed at least one or more nursing care activities during their last clinical placement. The average number of missed nursing care activities was 11.2 per nurse as perceived by nursing students during their last clinical placement. Nursing students reported that the most frequently omitted nursing care activity was spending time with patients and their caregivers (3.15 ± 1.11; 92.9%). The most frequently reported reason for UNC was an inadequate number of nurses on the ward (4.31 ± 1.01; 98.1%). In the study, reported UNC could be predicted by previous experience in healthcare, previous clinical rotation, number of patients per shift, perceived staff adequacy and outcome expectations (p <0.05). ConclusionsThe findings reveal that UNC is a widespread phenomenon and all nursing students report this phenomenon during their clinical placements. Spending time with patients and their caregivers emerged as the most frequently omitted nursing care activity, highlighting the importance of patient-centered care. The primary reason cited for UNC was an inadequate number of nurses, highlighting staffing issues as a significant contributing factor. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to address staff shortages and improve nursing education to prepare students to address UNC in their future practice.

Reported father involvement and indicators of subjective well-being in transition to adulthood

ABSTRACT This study examined the possibility of predicting the indicators of adolescents’ subjective well-being (satisfaction with life and frequency of positive and negative experiencing) based on the reported father involvement, which was the reason for verifying the factor structure and examine the psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the Reported Father Involvement Scale (R-FIS) in adolescents. The research sample consisted of 400 students (290 girls), aged 15 to 18 years (M = 16.51, SD = 1.06). Regarding the Slovak version of the R-FIS, the results of the reliability (McDonald’s ω) estimation were acceptable. The CFA (using polychoric correlations, DWLS method) results supported the 1-factor structure of the scale, which was used in further analyses. The results of the analyses confirmed our expectations, since the father involvement, when controlling for the intervening variables (gender, age, and cohabitation with the father), proved to be one of the significant predictors of subjective well-being indicators.

Self-efficacy of mothers in breastfeeding and psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the BSES-SF

Self-efficacy of mothers in breastfeeding and psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the BSES-SF

The Psychological Immune Competence Inventory: A Pilot Validation Study in Slovakia

Introduction: Psychological immunity refers to an individual’s potential to cope with psychological risk factors, as well as to promote and maintain mental health and well-being. The method of its measurement is the Psychological Immune Competence Inventory (PICI), which appears to have good psychometric parameters. Despite the use of translated versions in various foreign studies, the authors have found no studies verifying its factor structure or reliability. Aims: In this article, our objective is to present the results of the PICI pilot validation in Slovakia. The Slovak version of PICI was expected to have psychometric properties comparable to those of the original version. Methods: We collected data from a research sample of 213 healthcare students (162 women and 51 men) aged 19 to 35 years (M = 21.18; SD = 2.81), and validated the internal structure of the inventory using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via employing the DWLS estimation method. The convergent validity of individual factors was further verified by correlation with personality traits, psychopathological symptoms, preferred coping strategies and trait emotional intelligence. Results: The results of the second-order confirmatory analysis indicate an acceptable fit of the original model to our data. The convergent validity of the observed individual psychological immunity factors was also supported. Conclusions: The Slovak version of PICI showed promising psychometric properties. The research serves as a reference to Slovak standardization. Nevertheless, further validation is recommended in a representative sample.

Comprehension of Print and Digital Media Texts – Anticipation of Own Comprehension Performance

The aim of this paper is to identify whether a significant connection exists between anticipated own performance in the comprehension of print and digital media texts among university students. Likewise, the aim of this paper is to identify the possible differences between anticipating one’s own future performance (aspirations) depending on the form of media texts (print vs. digital). The objectives stated above were broken down into several research questions. To identify the variables, we used the Slovak version of a standardized psychodiagnostic text comprehension test (Blinkhorn, 1985/1993). To identify the aspirations (anticipation of one’s own performance in the area of comprehension), we used a simple ten-point self-assessment scale. Altogether 183 respondents took part in our research. When analyzing the data, we used procedures from descriptive and inductive statistics with the help of Microsoft Excel and SPSS statistical software. In agreement with our previous findings, the results showed that there are no significant differences in the comprehension of texts depending on their form – be it classic print texts or their digital counterparts. However, the results showed that male and female respondents in the examined set expected better performance in digital texts and worse performance in printed texts. These results are discussed mainly in the context of media communication and implications for experts in the field of media, journalism and editing, but also for educational practice at universities and in media education.

Psychometrické vlastnosti Dotazníka agresivity Bussa a Perryho (BPAQ)

The primary objective of this research is to assess the psychometric properties of the Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ). Comprising twenty-nine items, the questionnaire was administered to a sample of 922 students aged between 14 and 22 years (74,0% of the respondents were female). Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to scrutinize the questionnaire, utilizing fit indices for assessment. Results indicate that the data sufficiently support the proposed model. Upon exclusion of item BPAQ4, the four-factor structure of the Slovak version of the questionnaire was corroborated: ?2 (343) = 922,118; p &lt; 0,001; RMSEA = 0,043 (90% CI 0,039–0,046); CFI = 0,970 and TLI = 0,967. Further examination through measurement invariance analyses revealed equivalence in factor structure and factor loadings between male and female participants. Reliability assessment of the tool, as measured by coefficients ? and ?, demonstrated satisfactory to high levels, with individual subscales ranging from ? = 0,676 to ? = 0,800, and from ? = 0,671 to ? = 0,780, respectively.

Psychometrické vlastnosti Inventára komunálneho narcizmu (CNI) na populácii študentov vo veku od 14 do 21 rokov

The aim of the study is to verify the psychometric properties of the Communal Narcissism Inventory (CNI). The inventory consists of sixteen items and was administered to students (N = 946) aged between 14 and 21 years. Of the total number of respondents, 74,0% were women. In order to verify the inventory, a CFA confirmatory factor analysis was used, using the DWLS method, with assessment of fit indices. The reliability of the inventory was verified using Cronbach's ? and McDonald's ? coefficients. Based on statistical analyses, it was found that the data adequately fit the model, and the results confirmed the two-factor structure of the Slovak version of the inventory, ?2 (103) = 457,204; p &lt; 0,001; RMSEA = 0,060 (90% CI 0,055–0,066); CFI = 0,977 and TLI = 0,974. Results shows that factor structure, factor loadings, means, specific and error variance (residuals) of items are equivalent for men and women, based on measurement of invariance. The reliability of the inventory was high for each of the subsacles: Focus on the present: ? = 0,853, ? = 0,856; Focus on the past: ? = 0,884, ? = 0,885. Based on the results, it was found that the Slovak version of the CNI inventory represents a reliable screening inventory.

Sociálna opora ako súčasť zdravotnej gramotnosti u pacientov s artériovou hypertenziou

Objectives: The partial objective of the pilot study was to determine the perception of social support in the field of health in patients with arterial hypertension. The pilot study was carried out as part of the KEGA project no. 010 a ku-4/2022 implementation of elements of supporting health literacy of the adult population in education in the field of nursing. Material and methods: The survey group consisted of 96 respondents with arterial hypertension. 52 (54%) women and 44 (46%) men were represented in the ensemble. The respondents were aged between 19 and 76 years (average age: 49.3 years). Data collection was carried out using the Slovak version of the standardized measurement tool Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) based on the HLQ™ license agreement. Results: The average score achieved for the entire domain 4 of the HLQ questionnaire: Social support in the field of health is at the level of 3.06, which means that the respondents feel a strong social support in the field of health. The analysis of the results in our pilot study did not show a statistical significance of age, gender, education and place of residence of the respondents in relation to the perception of social support. Conclusion: Optimal health literacy in patients with arterial hypertension is essential for effective disease management, including blood pressure monitoring, adherence to recommended treatment procedures, and lifestyle modification. Social support is an integral part of health literacy in patients with arterial hypertension.

Psychometrické analýzy Škály každodennej diskriminácie (EDS) a Škály zvýšenej ostražitosti (HVS)

The aim of the study is to verify the psychometric properties of the Everyday Discrimination Scale (EDS) and the Heightened Vigilance Scale (HVS). The scales were administered to adult individuals (n = 248) aged 21 to 59 years. Of the total number of respondents, 93,1% were women. A confirmatory factor analysis of CFA was used, using method DWLS, with assessment of fit indices. The reliability of the instruments was verified using Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω coefficients. Based on statistical analyses, it was found that the data adequately describe both models, and the results supported the one-factor structure of the Slovak version of the EDS Scale, χ2 (5) = 0,435; p = 0,994; RMSEA = 0,001 (90% CI 0,001 – 0,001); CFI = 1,000 a TLI = 1,000, and the two-factor structure of the Slovak version of the HVS Scale, χ2 (7) = 11,612; p = 0,114; RMSEA = 0,052 (90% CI 0,001 – 0,102); CFI = 0,997 a TLI = 0,994.

Jazyková adaptácia nástroja na hodnotenie prehĺtania u nechirurgicky liečených pacientov s tumorom hlavy a krku

Summary Objective: The objective of the study is the language adaptation of the diagnostic tool Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST), which aims at the uniform assessment of flexible endoscopic swallowing examination (FEES) in non-surgically treated patients with head and neck tumours. Material and methods: The language adaptation of the original English version of DIGEST-FEES was carried out based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The language adaptation consisted of the translation of the tool into the target language, an expert panel evaluating the cultural and linguistic correctness of the translation and back-translation into the original language. Results: Based on a valid translation, a Slovak version of DIGEST-FEES sk was created, which is culturally, linguistically and structurally adapted to Slovak conditions. Conclusion: New diagnostic tool DIGEST-FEES en version 1.1. enables uniform reporting of swallowing deficits in non-surgically treated head and neck tumour patients, and quantified follow-up of swallowing changes over time. Key words diagnostic procedures – dysphagia – head and neck tumours

Psychometric properties of the Technostress Creators Inventory among employed Slovak respondents

Technological advancements in the workplace can produce contradictory effects on employees' well-being and behaviour. This cross-sectional study aims to validate the psychometric properties of the Slovak adaptation of the Technostress Creators Inventory (TCI). We provided the evidence of the satisfactory validity of the TCI in the Slovak employed respondents (N = 692, 49.3% female) based on its internal structure, and its relations to other variables. The study results indicated an acceptable model fit with the data for the five-factor structure of the scale with a high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.91). Measurement invariance across gender groups was confirmed. The convergent validity was supported by positive relationships with burnout and negative relationships with work engagement. Respondents with higher level of self-efficacy reported lower level of techno-stressors. Neuroticism exhibited positive relations with techno-overload, techno-invasion, techno-complexity, and techno-insecurity. The results of the study support the theoretical conceptualization of technostress within a multidimensional construct; contribute to the expansion of the theoretical framework of stress based on the similarity between technostress constructs and constructs describing other forms of work; suggest that the Slovak version of TCI can be used for the diagnosis and reduction of sources of technostress at work.

Verification of the psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the Dementia Rating Scale-2 in a healthy population and in patients with Parkinson‘s disease – a pilot study

Verification of the psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the Dementia Rating Scale-2 in a healthy population and in patients with Parkinson‘s disease – a pilot study

The development of the revised COPE 68 inventory with English and Slovak versions.

Although there have been several attempts at improving the COPE Inventory, the factor structure of the instrument is still in dispute. In addition, studies have shown low reliability coefficients for some of the first-order factors, with Mental Disengagement having the lowest factor loadings. In a recent study on the external validation of the instrument, two additional first-order factors were identified in the qualitative analysis, namely Self-care and Care for Others. Based on these arguments we created the Revised COPE 68 Inventory, changing some of the problematic items in the first order factor Mental Disengagement and adding items for the two new factors (Self-care and Care for Others). We then tested its reliability and performed factor analyses on the first and second-order factorial structure. The data were collected through social media in two languages, English and Slovak, using convenience and snowball sampling techniques. The English sample contained 834 participants with mean age 25.27 years (SD = 8.467) and the Slovak sample comprised 1,425 participants with mean age 33 years (SD = 14.59). For the statistical analyses we used Exploratory Structural Equation Model (ESEM) analyses with target rotation and WLSMV, Exploratory and second-order confirmatory factor analysis with the scores of the COPE Inventory and EFA. The Revised COPE 68 inventory had a good fit for all 17 first-order factors in both languages, including for the new factors Self-care and Care for Others. It appears that the first-order factors form a three-factor solution in both samples, consisting of active coping, social-emotional coping and avoidant coping. The revised Mental Disengagement has better psychometric properties as well. The Revised COPE 68 inventory was found to be a reliable multidimensional instrument for measuring various coping strategies in both the English and Slovak language versions.

Prevalence and risk factors for serious birth concerns in unselected population of mothers.

The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of severe fear of childbirth in a group of pregnant women, to determine the risk factors, and to prove the impact of the fear of childbirth on various obstetrics outcomes in this group. The study population consists of pregnant women who gave birth at the 2nd Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of the Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University and University Hospital Bratislava, from January 1st, 2022, until April 31st, 2022. After signing an informed consent, the pregnant women were given a Slovak version of the Wijma Delivery Expectancy Questionnaire (S-WDEQ), which is a psychometric tool to evaluate the prevalence of severe fear of childbirth. They were given the S-WDEQ during the 36th and 38th week of gestational age. The childbirth data were collected from the hospital information system after the delivery of the baby. The studied group consists of 453 pregnant women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Extreme fear of childbirth was identified using S-WDEQ in 10.6% (48) of them. Level of education and age were not considered to be significant predictors of fear of childbirth. Statistically significant difference was not found in terms of the age groups and groups with different levels of education. At the edge of the statistical significance were primiparas, who made up 60.4% (RR: 1.29; 95% CI: 1.00-1.68; P = 0.0525) of all women with severe fear of childbirth. Women with a history of cesarean section were significantly more frequent in the group of women with serious concerns about childbirth (RR: 3.83; 95% CI: 1.56-9.40; P = 0.0033). Women who gave birth by cesarean section due to the indication of non-progressive labour were also more often represented in the group of women with serious concerns about childbirth (RR: 3.01; 95% CI: 1.07-8.42; P = 0.0358). A higher S-WDEQ score at the 36th week of gestational age in a group of primiparous women increased the statistical probability of cesarean delivery (P = 0.0030). The statistical results are not showing the impact of fear of childbirth on the induction success and the duration of the first stage of labour in primiparous women. The fear of childbirth prevalence is relatively high and it has impact on the outcome of childbirth. The use of a validated questionnaire as a screening tool to search for women with childbirth fear could positively influence their concerns by following psychoeducational interventions in clinical care settings.