Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the foot health assessment instrument in pregnant women.

Abstract

During pregnancy, the foot is more in contact with the ground; the need for an increase in foot size, increased metacarpophalangeal laxity, and physical changes are among the most common foot problems. The study validated the Turkish Foot Health Assessment Instrument (FHAI) version. This study comprised 261 pregnant women receiving follow-ups at the outpatient clinic. Cronbach's coefficient α (alpha) and item analysis were used to assess the reliability. Confirmatory and explanatory factor analysis were applied to test the scale's construct validity. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the factor structure (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin = .766, χ = 1563.838; < .001; α = .812). The FHAI is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the foot health of pregnant women living in Turkey.