Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS-R) Test

In about 6 minutes, it helps clarify your anxiety level during pregnancy and the first year after birth. Quick 31-item screen flags key concerns early to guide the right support.
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2/3
Phobia (P)
Assesses the intensity of specific fears (phobic reactions) related to particular objects or situations during the perinatal period.
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A score of 2 indicates a moderate level of specific fear, suggesting noticeable phobic reactions in certain situations.
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8/12
Adjustment Difficulties (Dissociation) (AD()
Assesses dissociative symptoms and related difficulties adapting during the perinatal period.
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A score of 8 falls in the High range, suggesting more pronounced dissociative experiences and notable adaptation difficulties in the perinatal period.
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6/15
Specific Fears (SF)
Assesses the intensity of specific perinatal fears related to pregnancy, childbirth, and early caregiving.
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A score of 6 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some specific fears are present but not at a high intensity.
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11/15
Obsessive Perfectionism (OP)
Measures the degree of perfectionistic, control-focused and potentially obsessional anxiety tendencies during the perinatal period.
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A score of 11 falls in the High range, suggesting a strong drive for control and continual improvement that may be linked to more obsessive, perfectionistic anxiety patterns.
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6/12
Social Anxiety (SA)
Measures anxiety and avoidance tendencies related to social interactions during the perinatal period.
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A score of 6 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme level of social interaction-related anxiety.
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33/36
Acute And Intrusive Anxiety (AAIA)
Assesses the intensity of acute, intrusive anxiety symptoms such as sudden anxious surges, obsessive thoughts, and panic-like reactions during the perinatal period.
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A score of 33 falls in the High range, indicating a pronounced level of acute and intrusive anxiety symptoms on this subscale.
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Perinatal Anxiety Level (PAL)
Measures overall intensity of anxiety symptoms during pregnancy and the first postpartum year.
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A score of 70 falls in the High range, indicating a high level of perinatal anxiety symptoms and possible impact on well-being and adaptation.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Pregnant women feeling worried
46%OF USERS
Expectant mothers take it to check whether their worries, fears, or physical tension during pregnancy may indicate elevated anxiety.
New mothers postpartum
34%OF USERS
Women in the first year after birth use it to understand persistent anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or stress that affects bonding and daily functioning.
Clinicians screening patients
20%OF USERS
Healthcare and mental health professionals use it to quickly screen perinatal clients and decide whether further assessment or support is needed.
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Phobia (P)
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Adaptation Issues (Dissociation) (AI()
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Specific Fears (SF)
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4.7
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Obsessive Perfectionism (OP)
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8
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Social Anxiety (SA)
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4.4
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Acute and intrusive anxiety (Aaia)
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18.9
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36
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Level of perinatal anxiety (Lopa)
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68.4
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures the severity of anxiety symptoms during pregnancy and the first year after birth. It also identifies common anxiety patterns related to pregnancy, parenting, and stress responses.
Who is the questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for pregnant individuals and those up to 12 months postpartum. It may be used in routine screening or when anxiety is suspected.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 6 minutes. It includes 31 items.
How is the questionnaire completed?
Items are self-rated by selecting the response that best matches recent experiences. All items should be answered to support accurate scoring.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores indicate the level of anxiety symptoms and areas of concern. Results support clinical decision-making and do not by themselves confirm a diagnosis.
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Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, PASS-R Test

Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS-R) Test

Anxiety symptoms are common during pregnancy and the first year postpartum and can affect functioning and maternal–infant well-being. The Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS-R) is a brief self-report measure designed to screen for the presence and severity of anxiety symptoms in the perinatal period.

It includes 31 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Items query anxiety-related experiences relevant to pregnancy and early parenting, supporting identification of symptom patterns that may warrant further clinical assessment.

The Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS-R) is intended for use in clinical and community settings as an initial screening tool and should be interpreted in the context of clinical history and current presentation. It is attributed to J. M. Holden, J. L. Cox, and R. Sagovsky.

Author: J. L. Cox, J. M. Holden, R. Sagovsky
Literature: Somerville, S., Dedman, K., Hagan, R., Oxnam, E., Wettinger, M., Byrne, S., Coo, S., & Doherty, D. Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale: development and preliminary validation. Archives of Women’s Mental Health. 2014.
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