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Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Prenatal Distress Questionnaire

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: We examined pregnancy-specific stress and general stress during pregnancy and documented the psychometric properties of the Prenatal Distress Questionnaire (PDQ) in 240 Iranian pregnant women. Participants completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Persian version of the 12-item PDQ to test the validity of the Persian PDQ. Pregnancy-specific stress levels and concerns of women about birth were significantly higher in early pregnancy compared to late pregnancy. Reliability coefficients (Cronbach's alpha) for the 3 subscales of the Persian PDQ were .73–.93. Results showed therefore that the Persian version of the PDQ is a reliable, valid instrument and a useful screening tool for measuring pregnancy stress in Iranian pregnant women.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.6703

Authors: Mahbobeh Faramarzi, Hajar Pasha

Language: English

Topic: Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2749215656

FWCI: 1.423

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