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Parenting Competencies After Childbirth: An Overview of Quantitative Measurement Tools
Year: 2026
Type of publication: ostatní - článek ve sborníku
Name of source: Sborník IX. ročníku mezinárodní konference Kvalita a její perspektivy: Podpora zdraví a vzdělávání
Publisher name: Univerzita Pardubice
Place: Pardubice
Page from-to: 85
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eng Parenting Competencies After Childbirth: An Overview of Quantitative Measurement Tools Introduction: Parenting competencies in the early postpartum period influence women’s adaptation to the maternal role, the quality of infant care, and early mother–newborn interaction. These competencies may also be associated with social factors and with social vulnerability among mothers after childbirth. Valid and reliable instruments are therefore essential for their objective assessment. Aim: This contribution aims to map quantitative instruments assessing parenting competencies of women up to six months after childbirth and to analyse their content focus, psychometric properties, and potential relevance for identifying socially high‑risk mothers. Method: The review question was developed using predefined keywords. Publications were searched in the PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science databases with a focus on quantitative instruments and their psychometric properties. Records underwent a three‑stage selection process: (1) screening of titles and keywords, (2) abstract assessment, and (3) full‑text evaluation. All stages were conducted independently by two researchers, with disagreements resolved by a third reviewer. Qualitative studies were excluded. Included records were analysed with regard to instrument characteristics, assessed domains, and psychometric quality. Results: Eighteen instruments were identified. Two tools—the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale (KPCS) and the Perceived Maternal Parenting Self‑Efficacy (PMPS‑E)—were most frequently cited, while several other instruments appeared only once. Many tools were adapted versions of these two dominant scales. The instruments differed in assessed domains, administration methods, and psychometric robustness. Conclusion: The findings indicate substantial heterogeneity among available instruments and highlight the importance of selecting tools aligned with the purpose of assessment and the broader health and social context. maternal confidence; parenting competence; postpartum period; psychosocial risk; psychometric properties

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