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

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

SUBMITTER: Maharjan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9440761 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature