What is it about?
We aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale for (DSM–5; A-PDS-5). Confirmatory factor analysis indicated an acceptable factor structure. The A-PDS-5 demonstrated excellent internal consistency and test–retest reliability. The A-PDS-5 also showed a reasonable discriminant validity with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). There were significant correlations between the subscales themselves, and the total score of the A-PDS-5 scale ranged from.
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Why is it important?
The A-PDS-5 was found to be a valid and reliable measure of DSM–5 posttraumatic stress disorder symptomatology among the Saudi population and can be used an existing PTSD scale to provide a much-required framework for trauma in Arabic culture benefit in the clinical measurement.
Perspectives
I think this is an important article following the DSM-5 criterion and nice work with whom I have standing collaboration. This article appears to be a valid and reliable measure that can be used as a screening instrument for different populations in Arabic countries that they recently need it.
MOHAMMED ALGHAMDI
Taif University
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This page is a summary of: Psychometric properties of the Arabic Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale for DSM–5 (A-PDS-5)., Traumatology An International Journal, June 2019, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/trm0000204.
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