Cross cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Persian version of a scale measuring perception of workplace gender discrimination among women nurses

Workplace gender discrimination against female nurses is a critical issue requiring evidence-based investigation and documentation. This study aimed to validate the Persian version of the Scale to Measure the Perception of Workplace Gender Discrimination for Female Nurses and ensure its psychometric robustness for clinical and research applications. Employing a cross-sectional methodological design, the study recruited 535 female nurses in Iran through convenience sampling. The Persian translation of the scale was developed in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Validity and reliability were assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and internal consistency measures. The EFA and CFA confirmed a five-factor structure with 29 items, accounting for 51.029% of the total variance. Model fit was excellent, as indicated by CFI, GFI, TLI, RMSEA, and SRMR values. The scale exhibited acceptable internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s ω coefficients of 0.905 and 0.916, respectively. These findings establish the Persian version of the scale as a valid and reliable instrument, addressing a significant gap in the assessment of workplace gender discrimination for female nurses.