Psychometric Characteristics of Secondary Trauma Questionnaire (STQ) in Warfare

Mirsaleh, Yasser Rezapour; Ahmadi, Khodabakhsh

doi:10.29252/nirp.ijpcp.23.3.348

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“…The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the entire scale was reported as 0.93, with subscale values of 0.80 for annoyance, 0.87 for avoidance, and 0.83 for arousal [20]. The Persian version of the secondary traumatic stress scale was validated by Rezapour et al, (2017) among Iranian adolescents, confirming construct validity through factor analysis and demonstrating Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.891 for the total score, 0.748 for annoyance, 0.741 for avoidance, and 0.774 for arousal [7]. Notably, a substantial and significant correlation was observed among secondary traumatic stress scale factors [22], and convergent validity was established through correlations with anxiety, stress, and depression scores in the spouses and children of veterans, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.92 in the spouses of veterans [7].…”

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“…Secondary traumatic stress represents a syndrome characterized by symptoms akin to PTSD, arising from prolonged exposure to an individual who has undergone psychological trauma related to warfare [7]. The ramifications of stress disorders after war-related incidents manifest in children and family members of veterans, who, as indirect victims of war, grapple with associated complications [8,9].…”

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Secondary-traumatic stress and academic self-concept in children of veterans: A cross-sectional study

Hamzeh,

Taheri,

Kolbadi

et al. 2024

JNACS

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This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between secondary traumatic stress and academic self-concept in children of veterans. This cross-sectional study, conducted in 2017 within Mazandaran province, Iran, focused on 150 children of veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. The instruments utilized for data collection in this investigation encompass demographic variables (such as gender, age, children's education level, father's education, mother's education, father's occupation, mother's occupation, and father's veteran percentage), the secondary traumatic stress scale, and the academic self-concept questionnaire. The mean scores for secondary traumatic stress and academic self-concept among children of veterans were 43.97 (SD=13.8) and 40.52 (SD=17.09), respectively. Furthermore, a statistically significant correlation was observed between secondary traumatic stress and academic self-concept, indicating that an increase in secondary traumatic stress was associated with a decrease in academic self-concept (P<0.01). The findings of this study underscore a discernible correlation between secondary traumatic stress and the academic self-concept observed in the children of veterans. Notably, academic success emerges as a significant factor contributing to the enhancement of self-concept among this demographic.

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Secondary-traumatic stress and academic self-concept in children of veterans: A cross-sectional study

Hamzeh,

Taheri,

Kolbadi

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“…Rezapour Mirsaleh et al. ( 2016 ) confirmed its reliability by calculating a Cronbach's alpha of 0.87.…”

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Causal association between family health, perceived relationship quality components, and attitudes toward childbearing in Iranian women: A WHO model analysis

Taheri,

Saeieh,

Qorbani

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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BackgroundGiven the unprecedented global decline in fertility as a major demographic development in recent years, the present study was conducted to determine Causal association Between Family Health, Perceived Relationship Quality Components, and Attitudes toward Childbearing in Iranian Women: A WHO Model AnalysisMethodsIn 2023, this descriptive study recruited 400 married women presenting to selected comprehensive health centers affiliated to Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. The data were collected through multistage stratified cluster sampling and using a socioeconomic status questionnaire (Ghodratnama), the Perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) scale, the family‐of‐origin scale (FOS), the attitudes toward fertility and childbearing scale (AFCS) and a demographic checklist were analyzed in SPSS 25 and LISREL 8.8.ResultsAccording to the path analysis, family health exerted the most significant and positive causal effect on attitudes to childbearing directly through one path (B = 0.334) and relationship quality (B = 0.698) and duration of married life (B = 0.387) both directly and indirectly. The number of children (B = –0.057), however, exerted the most significant and negative causal effect on attitudes to childbearing through both paths.ConclusionsThe present findings suggested the significant effects of family health and relationship quality on attitudes toward childbearing. It is therefore recommended that these variables be screened in comprehensive health centers, the associated limitations and problems be identified and appropriate training and counseling solutions be provided by health specialists.

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Determinants of secondary traumatic stress in midwives: The role of workplace related factors

Hajiesmaello,

Hajian,

Riazi

et al. 2024

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Background: Secondary traumatic stress (STS) in midwives is a significant issue that can lead to emotional damage and negatively impacts maternal-newborn care. This study aimed to determine the frequency and severity of STS and its determinants among midwives working in the labor and delivery departments of West Azerbaijan, Iran. Research method: This cross-sectional analytical study included all midwives working in labor and delivery departments in 18 hospitals and four delivery facilities with rural midwifery services. Data was collected using demographic information questionnaires, the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale, and some job-related questionnaires. Statistical tests, including analysis of variance and multiple linear regression using SPSS software version 23 and path analysis test using Amos software version 24, were applied to analyze the direct and indirect determinants of STS incidence. Findings: The 349 participants had a mean 6.88±6.44 years of work experience. Of the participants, 45% experienced mild to high degrees, and 37.5% experienced severe STS. The results of the path analysis showed that the desire to continue working in the midwifery profession had a direct protective effect on the occurrence of STS (β = 0.184, p = 0.009). Conversely, psychological injuries caused by adverse behavior and violence at work ( β = 0.361, p = 0.007) and job burnout (β = 0.260 , p = 0.003), had an increasing effect on the incidence of STS, both directly and indirectly. Conclusion: In addition to traumatic events, factors related to the work environment can contribute to the development of STS in midwives.

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Psychometric Characteristics of Secondary Trauma Questionnaire (STQ) in Warfare

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References 25 publications

Secondary-traumatic stress and academic self-concept in children of veterans: A cross-sectional study

Secondary-traumatic stress and academic self-concept in children of veterans: A cross-sectional study

Causal association between family health, perceived relationship quality components, and attitudes toward childbearing in Iranian women: A WHO model analysis

Determinants of secondary traumatic stress in midwives: The role of workplace related factors

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