Psychometric properties of Postpartum Partner Support Scale—Persian version

Aim The aim of the present study was to translate Postpartum Partner Support Scale (PPSS) into Persian and evaluate its psychometric properties among postpartum women. Design A total 248 women aged 18–39 years participated in this study. PPSS translated using a forward-backward method. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) Rasch model were used assess PPSS. In addition, Edinburgh Depression (EPDS) completed simultaneously construct validity. Internal consistency questionnaire assessed by calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient corrected item-total correlation. Results unidimensionality supported both CFA analysis. had significant negative association with EPDS (r = −0.39 p < .001). scale excellent internal (Cronbach's 0.94) correlation between items score satisfactory. Conclusion version 20 is valid reliable support.