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Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Following Childbirth: A Contribution to the Psychometric Evaluation of the Greek Version of the Traumatic Event Scale (TES) (Version B)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Research has shown that postnatal post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms may adversely affect women’s lives, their infants’ development, and their relationships with their partners. The study aimed to evaluate the psychometric features of the Traumatic Event Scale (TES) (version B) in a sample of Greek postpartum women. Methods: Two hundred women completed the Greek version of the TES-B (GrTES-B) and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) at four weeks postpartum. Results: The GrTES-B data from the sample were applied to the previously established five-factor structure of version A of the TES (“Anticipation of trauma”, “Intrusion”, Avoidance”, “Resignation”, and “Hyperstimulation”) employing confirmatory factor analysis. Considering that every Cronbach’s alpha was greater than 0.7, the factors’ reliability proved satisfactory. Significant correlations were observed regarding the convergent and divergent validity, indicating the instrument’s sufficient validity. Conclusions: The Greek version of the TES-B demonstrated satisfactory psychometric characteristics for the assessment of PTS symptoms among Greek postpartum women.

Source: Healthcare

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13070768

Authors: Pinelopi Varela, Ioannis Zervas, Athina Diamanti, Christina Nanou, Aikaterini Lykeridou, Anna Deltsidou

Institutions: University of West Attica, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Eginition Hospital

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,258