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ArticleInternational journal of methods in psychiatric research2026

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.

Semra Worrall, Victoria Fallon, Paul Christiansen, Asma Khalil, Rosario Spencer, Andres Fresno, Francisca Wormald, Sandra Nakić Radoš, Ana Katušić, Mirna Kostović and 30 more

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Semra WorrallDepartment of Psychology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6587-9306
Victoria FallonDepartment of Psychology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7350-2568
Paul ChristiansenDepartment of Psychology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7534-0948
Asma KhalilFetal Medicine Unit, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2802-7670
Rosario SpencerFacultad de Psicologia, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4546-4226
Andres FresnoFacultad de Psicologia, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0916-504X
Francisca WormaldFacultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1561-9227
Sandra Nakić RadošDepartment of Psychology, Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8330-8427
Ana KatušićFaculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7648-131X
Mirna KostovićDepartment of Health Psychology, University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9334-7980
Kateřina Azim AburasFaculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4806-8771
Suaad MoussaDepartment of Psychiatry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3699-7407
Jaqueline WendlandLaboratoire de Psychopathologie et Processus de Sante, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3074-0256
Giovanna M CrivanoLaboratoire de Psychopathologie et Processus de Sante, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.
Ania YahiaouiLaboratoire de Psychopathologie et Processus de Sante, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.
Nikola StenzelPsychologische Hochschule Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Elana PayneDepartment of Psychology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6214-6641
Anja WittkowskiDivision of Psychology and Mental Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3806-0183
Mojgan MirghafourvandSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8360-4309
Sepideh Mashayekh-AmiriDepartment of Midwifery, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3641-7073
Tal YatzivDepartment of Psychology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheba, Israel.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5431-5970
Noa Gueron-SelaDepartment of Psychology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheba, Israel.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9826-5645
Alessandra BramantePolicentro Donna, Milano, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2843-0198
Chiara IonioDipartimento di Psicologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milano, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0163-3841
Giulia CiuffoDipartimento di Psicologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milano, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4031-0890
Gabija Jarašiūnaitė-FedosejevaDepartment of Psychology, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0989-6758
Erika GibėDepartment of Psychology, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6462-2972
Viktorija StankevičienėDepartment of Psychology, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4575-5904
Sana SaadAdeenMinistry of Health, West Bank, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6218-8665
Helena MoreiraFaculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1487-0539
Brígida CaiadoFaculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9845-0696
Oana Luiza RebegaDepartment of Psychology, Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3244-2767
Marta E Aparicio-GarcíaDepartment of Social, Work and Differential Psychology, INSTIFEM, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0894-9897
Natalia Costas-RamónDepartment of Physiatry and Nursing, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1068-2450
Rosa M Cárdaba-GarcíaDepartment of Nursing, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2532-8307
Akindra KariyawasamFaculty of Nursing, KIU University, Colombo, Sri Lanka.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4004-9496
Maheshika MaduwanthiFaculty of Nursing, KIU University, Colombo, Sri Lanka.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6342-6939
Ridma ThilakarathneFaculty of Nursing, KIU University, Colombo, Sri Lanka.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7511-3834
Sergio A SilverioDepartment of Psychology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7177-3471
Global Consortium for Perinatal Psychometrics

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Abstract

objectivesTo 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].

methodsWe outline a four-stage process for translation and validation of the 10-item PSAS-PTB and the 16-item PSAS-NICU.

resultsThe 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.

conclusionsCulturally 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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AnxietyIntensive Care Units, NeonatalPostpartum PeriodPremature BirthPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychometricsFemaleHumansReproducibility of Resultscross‐cultural validityNICUpostpartum anxietypreterm birthpsychometricstranslation

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