Retraction Response, Raw Data, and Ethical Documentation for: Screening for Postpartum Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Using the Kurdish Version of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)

Description of Deposited Files and Study Context 1. General Information Study Title: : Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Screening in a High-Volume Postpartum Primary Care Setting using the Kurdish version of the PTSD Checklist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (PCL-5) Principal Investigator: Professor Shahla Alalaf Institution: [Hawler Medical University] Location of Data Collection: Brayati Primary Health Center in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq Date of Deposition: January 2026 2. Purpose of this Repository This repository serves as a transparent record of the raw data and methodological context for the study. Following a previous retraction due to concerns regarding the feasibility of the sample size (n=1,301) and terminological ambiguity in specific history-taking variables, the authors have provided this complete dataset. This deposit aims to confirm data integrity, demonstrate the logistical feasibility of the data collection process in a high-volume setting, and provide a clear rebuttal to prior allegations by allowing for independent verification of the variables in question. 3. Inventory of Files File Name Format Description 1.Raw Data Excel Sheet .xlsx The primary de-identified dataset containing 1,301 rows of participant responses. 2. Raw Data SPSS .sav Dataset formatted for IBM SPSS Statistics to allow for immediate verification of frequencies, correlations, and reliability. 3.Data Dictionary Codebook.pdf .pdf The "Key" for the data. Defines all variables, column headers, and numeric coding (e.g., 0=No, 1=Yes). 4.Retraction Response Rebuttal.pdf .pdf A formal document addressing previous editorial concerns and clarifying terminological points. 5. README pdf Description of Deposited Files and Study Context 6. Ethical approval document pdf Approval to conduct the research 4. Methodological Information Sample Size: N = 1,301 mothers. Inclusion Criteria: Women in the postpartum period attending high-volume primary care centers. Software Specifications: Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 28.0). De-identification: All direct personal identifiers (names, specific birth dates, and contact information) have been removed to protect participant confidentiality. Data is presented in aggregate-ready format. 5. Ethical Statement This study received ethical approval from the Research Ethics Committee of the College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University (Approval No. 367/5, issued April 2019). All participants provided informed consent prior to the screening and interview process Citation: Please cite this dataset as follows: Alalaf, S. (2026). : Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Screening in a High-Volume Postpartum Primary Care Setting using the Kurdish version of the PTSD Checklist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (PCL-5). Zenodo. [10.5281/zenodo.18252829.Publication date 15.1.2026]