Comparison of the Psychometric Properties of CRIES-8 and PCL-5 in the Assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress in Adolescents Victims of Sexual Abuse

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Bertha Lidia Nuño Gutiérrez

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The aim of this study was to compare the psychometric properties of CRIES-8 and PCL-5-A in adolescents victims of sexual abuse, evaluating their reliability, validity, and concordance in identifying PTSD symptoms. A total of 1,943 adolescents aged 14 to 19 years from eleven Mexican cities were included. PTSD was assessed using CRIES-8 and an adolescent-adapted version of PCL-5-A, along with three items evaluating sexual abuse. Results showed that both instruments demonstrated good internal consistency, although PCL-5-A exhibited a higher correlation with the severity of reported symptoms. CRIES-8 proved to be shorter and more practical for initial screening, whereas PCL-5-A allowed for a more detailed assessment of symptoms according to DSM-5 criteria. Significant sex differences in PTSD were found, with higher prevalence among females. Findings suggest that CRIES-8 is effective for screening and early detection, while PCL-5-A is more suitable for detailed clinical assessment and multidimensional follow-up.

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Nuño Gutiérrez, B. L. (2025). Comparison of the Psychometric Properties of CRIES-8 and PCL-5 in the Assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress in Adolescents Victims of Sexual Abuse. Journal of Behavior, Health & Social Issues, 17(2), 38–46. Retrieved from https://revistas.unam.mx/index.php/jbhsi/article/view/94318

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