Psychosomatic symptoms questionnaire (PSQ-39): a psychometric study among general population of Iranian adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychosomatic symptoms, characterized by physical-bodily complaints not fully explained by organic reasons, are highly prevalent. The present study aimed to culturally adapt and evaluate the psychometric properties of Psychosomatic Symptoms Questionnaire 39-item version (PSQ-39) among Iranian general adult population.

Methods

This study included 996 Persian-speaking people, living in Isfahan, Iran. The translation of the PSQ-39 was performed using the forward-backward method. Test-retest reliability was evaluated through Intraclass correlation (ICC) coefficient and internal consistency by using Cronbach's α. Construct validity was investigated by using both exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) factor analysis. Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) was used to asses

SUBMITTER: Heidari Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8147044 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature