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

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Worrall, Semra ORCID: 0000-0002-6587-9306, Fallon, Victoria ORCID: 0000-0002-7350-2568, Christiansen, Paul, Khalil, Asma, Spencer, Rosario, Fresno, Andres, Wormald, Francisca, Nakic Rados, Sandra, Katusic, Ana, Kostovic, Mirna et al (show 29 more authors) , Azim Aburas, Katerina, Moussa, Suaad, Wendland, Jaqueline, Crivano, Giovanna M, Yahiaoui, Ania, Stenzel, Nikola, Payne, Elana ORCID: 0009-0001-6214-6641, Wittkowski, Anja, Mirghafourvand, Mojgan, Mashayekh-amiri, Sepideh, Yatziv, Tal, Gueron-sela, Noa, Bramante, Alessandra, Ionio, Chiara, Ciuffo, Giulia, Jarasiunaite-fedosejeva, Gabija, Gibe, Erika, Stankeviciene, Viktorija, Saadadeen, Sana, Moreira, Helena, Caiado, Brigida, Rebega, Oana Luiza, Aparicio-garcia, Marta E, Costas-ramon, Natalia, Cardaba-garcia, Rosa M, Kariyawasam, Akindra, Maduwanthi, Maheshika, Thilakarathne, Ridma and Silverio, Sergio A ORCID: 0000-0001-7177-3471 (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, 1557-0657

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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.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	cross-cultural validity, NICU, postpartum anxiety, preterm birth, psychometrics, translation
Divisions:	Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Faculty of Health & Life Sciences > Inst. Population Health Faculty of Health & Life Sciences > Inst. Population Health > Psychology
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	17 Feb 2026 11:32
Last Modified:	16 Jun 2026 16:42
DOI:	10.1002/mpr.70065
Open Access URL:	https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70065
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3197076
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