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

## TL;DR

This study evaluates the reliability and validity of the Greek version of a tool used to measure post-traumatic stress symptoms in women after childbirth.

## Contribution

The study provides psychometric validation of the Greek version of the Traumatic Event Scale (TES-B) for postpartum women.

## Key findings

- The GrTES-B showed satisfactory reliability with Cronbach’s alpha values above 0.7 for all factors.
- The GrTES-B demonstrated significant correlations supporting its convergent and divergent validity.
- The five-factor structure of the TES-B was confirmed in the Greek postpartum sample.

## 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.