Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Indonesian version of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a trauma-exposed sample of women

Key Points

• The study confirmed the Indonesian PCL-5's validity and reliability for screening PTSD in women.
• Results showed a strong correlation between PCL-5 scores and PTSD symptoms, indicating effective assessment.
• Cross-cultural adaptation methods were applied to ensure relevance and accuracy of the questionnaire.
• Findings support the use of the adapted PCL-5 in diverse cultural settings for PTSD assessment.