Worrall, S;
Fallon, V;
Christiansen, P;
Khalil, A;
Spencer, R;
Fresno, A;
Wormald, F;
Nakić Radoš, S;
Katušić, A;
Kostović, M;
et al.
Worrall, S; Fallon, V; Christiansen, P; Khalil, A; Spencer, R; Fresno, A; Wormald, F; Nakić Radoš, S; Katušić, A; Kostović, M; Azim Aburas, K; Moussa, S; Wendland, J; Crivano, GM; Yahiaoui, A; Stenzel, N; Payne, E; Wittkowski, A; Mirghafourvand, M; Mashayekh‐Amiri, S; Yatziv, T; Gueron‐Sela, N; Bramante, A; Ionio, C; Ciuffo, G; Jarašiūnaitė‐Fedosejeva, G; Gibė, E; Stankevičienė, V; SaadAdeen, S; Moreira, H; Caiado, B; Rebega, OL; Aparicio‐García, ME; Costas‐Ramón, N; Cárdaba‐García, RM; Kariyawasam, A; Maduwanthi, M; Thilakarathne, R; Silverio, SA
(2026)
A Protocol for the International Translation and Validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale for Preterm Birth [PSAS‐PTB] and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit [PSAS‐NICU] Contexts.
International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 35 (1).
e70065.
ISSN 1049-8931
https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70065
SGUL Authors: Khalil, Asma
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Abstract
Objectives To describe the process for the translation and validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale—Preterm Birth [PSAS‐PTB] and the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale—Neonatal Intensive Care Unit [PSAS‐NICU]. Methods We outline a four‐stage process for translation and validation of the 10‐item PSAS‐PTB and the 16‐item PSAS‐NICU. Results The protocol outlines a multi‐stage translation and validation process, including (1) independent forward translation, (2) independent back translation, (3) final approval following review, and (4) validity and reliability study. Conclusions Culturally and contextually relevant assessment of postpartum anxiety is vital, particularly in vulnerable populations. Following standardised procedures will support broader applicability across diverse populations, providing a reliable self‐report tool for both research and clinical use.
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| Additional Information: | © 2026 The Author(s). International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. | ||||||||
| Keywords: | NICU, cross‐cultural validity, postpartum anxiety, preterm birth, psychometrics, translation, Humans, Female, Intensive Care Units, Neonatal, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Premature Birth, Reproducibility of Results, Infant, Newborn, Psychometrics, Anxiety, Postpartum Period, Puerperal Disorders, Translations, Adult | ||||||||
| SGUL Research Institute / Research Centre: | Academic Structure > Cardiovascular & Genomics Research Institute Academic Structure > Cardiovascular & Genomics Research Institute > Vascular Biology |
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| Journal or Publication Title: | International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research | ||||||||
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| URI: | https://openaccess.sgul.ac.uk/id/eprint/118399 | ||||||||
| Publisher's version: | https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70065 |
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