March 3, 2026Open Access

Validation of the City Birth Trauma Scale in a sample of Norwegian mothers

Key Points

The findings affirm that the City BiTS-Nor accurately assesses CB-PTSD symptoms in mothers, promoting its clinical use.
The total score alongside individual subscale scores demonstrates robust psychometric properties for evaluating trauma.
Assessment employed focused on the clinical utility of the scale to differentiate childbirth-related trauma from general psychopathology.
The potential implications of this tool suggest improved targeted interventions within perinatal care settings.

Abstract

The City BiTS-Nor presents appropriate psychometric properties for assessing CB-PTSD symptoms according to DSM-5 criteria. The findings suggest that using the total score, along with the individual subscale scores, is justified and enhances the comprehensive assessment of CB-PTSD symptoms. These findings support the clinical utility of the City BiTS-Nor as a screening tool for CB-PTSD, with potential to differentiate childbirth-related trauma from general psychopathology and to guide targeted interventions in perinatal care.

Validation of the City Birth Trauma Scale in a sample of Norwegian mothers

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