Di Zhang1, Jun Zhang2, Quan Gan3, Qiaoling Wang4, Nian Fan4, Rong Zhang4, Yayun Song1. 1. WuHan University School of Health Sciences, 155 Donghu Rd., Wuchang District, WuHan 430071, PR China. 2. WuHan University School of Health Sciences, 155 Donghu Rd., Wuchang District, WuHan 430071, PR China. Electronic address: catherinezhang2010@126.com. 3. Hubei Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 745 Wuluo Rd., Hongshan District, WuHan 430070, PR China. 4. Wuhan Medical Care Center for Women and Children, 100 Hongkong Rd., Jiang'an District, WuHan 430015, PR China.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Perinatal posttraumatic stress disorder (PPTSD) is a common stress-induced mental disorder worldwide. The Perinatal Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Questionnaire (PPQ) is an excellent questionnaire that measures the symptoms of PPTSD, but has not been translated into Chinese yet. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to develop a translated Chinese version of the (PPQ) and validate the psychometric characteristics of the PPQ in a Chinese context. METHODS: After translation, back-translation, and expert discussion, 280 mothers at 1 to 18months postpartum filled out the questionnaires through the Internet. Then the reliability and validity of the translated questionnaire were tested. RESULTS: The Chinese version of PPQ (PPQ-C) was composed of 14 items. Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.84, test-retest reliability was 0.88, and the content validity was 0.99. Exploratory factor analysis extracted three factors (representing "arousal", "avoidance" and "intrusion") accounted for 53.30% of the variance. The established 3 factors model was well fitted with the collected data (χ2=76.40, p<0.05). IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The PPQ-C is a short, reliable, and valid instrument that measures the symptoms of PPTSD, and it is recommend for clinical screening. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH: Further research could involve diverse participants, as well as better adapt the PPQ-C to Chinese culture.
BACKGROUND: Perinatal posttraumatic stress disorder (PPTSD) is a common stress-induced mental disorder worldwide. The Perinatal Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Questionnaire (PPQ) is an excellent questionnaire that measures the symptoms of PPTSD, but has not been translated into Chinese yet. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to develop a translated Chinese version of the (PPQ) and validate the psychometric characteristics of the PPQ in a Chinese context. METHODS: After translation, back-translation, and expert discussion, 280 mothers at 1 to 18months postpartum filled out the questionnaires through the Internet. Then the reliability and validity of the translated questionnaire were tested. RESULTS: The Chinese version of PPQ (PPQ-C) was composed of 14 items. Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.84, test-retest reliability was 0.88, and the content validity was 0.99. Exploratory factor analysis extracted three factors (representing "arousal", "avoidance" and "intrusion") accounted for 53.30% of the variance. The established 3 factors model was well fitted with the collected data (χ2=76.40, p<0.05). IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The PPQ-C is a short, reliable, and valid instrument that measures the symptoms of PPTSD, and it is recommend for clinical screening. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH: Further research could involve diverse participants, as well as better adapt the PPQ-C to Chinese culture.
Authors: Laurel Haeusslein; Dawn Gano; Caryl L Gay; Rebecca M Kriz; Robin Bisgaard; Myrna Vega; Diana M Cormier; Priscilla Joe; Valencia Walker; Jae H Kim; Carol Lin; Yao Sun; Linda S Franck Journal: J Reprod Infant Psychol Date: 2021-09-29