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ArticleHealth science reports2022

Psychometric properties of Nepalese preschool anxiety scale among preschool children: A cross-sectional study.

Sabina Maharjan, Mita Rana, Bidusha Neupane, Sujan Rijal, Suraj Shakya, Pramesh Man Pradhan, Saroj Prasad Ojha, Kamal Gautam, Rakesh Singh

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9 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Sabina MaharjanTranscultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal Kathmandu Nepal.ORCID 0000-0002-3192-8253
Mita RanaTranscultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal Kathmandu Nepal.
Bidusha NeupaneSchool of Health Service Old Dominion University Norfolk Virginia USA.
Sujan RijalHealth Economics Policy and Management University of Oslo Oslo Norway.
Suraj ShakyaDepartment of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University Kathmandu Nepal.
Pramesh Man PradhanDepartment of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University Kathmandu Nepal.
Saroj Prasad OjhaDepartment of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University Kathmandu Nepal.
Kamal GautamTranscultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal Kathmandu Nepal.
Rakesh SinghTranscultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal Kathmandu Nepal.ORCID 0000-0002-0016-6903
Tribhuvan University · NPNLR Nepal · NPOld Dominion University · USUniversity of Oslo · NO

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Abstract

Background: The Preschool Anxiety Scale (PAS)-Parent version scale is a 28-item measure designed to assess anxiety symptoms in preschoolers aged 3-6 years. The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Nepali translated version of the PAS-Parent version. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 680 mothers among seven conveniently selected schools in Kathmandu. Results: The difference in PAS-Parent version scores across age groups was found to be statistically significant. In confirmatory factor analysis, 28 items showed a poor fit of the five-factor original model for the data. However, removing three items (25 item version) through the five-factor model indicated a better fit. Internal consistency measured by Cronbach's Conclusion: Nepali version of the PAS demonstrated fair psychometric properties, supporting its utility in screening and assessing a broad range of anxiety symptoms in Nepalese preschoolers.

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anxietyconfirmatory factor analysispreschool anxiety

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