New study sharpens tool to detect PTSD after childbirth

NCT ID NCT07159516

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looked at how well a questionnaire called the City Birth Trauma Scale (CityBiTS) can identify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to childbirth. 67 people who had given birth completed the questionnaire and a diagnostic interview. Researchers compared the results to find the best cutoff scores for accurate diagnosis. The goal is to improve screening for birth-related PTSD.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vrinnevisjukhuset, KK

    Norrköping, 603 54, Sweden

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