Sensitivity and specificity of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9, PHQ-8, PHQ-2) and General Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7, GAD-2) for depression and anxiety diagnosis: a cross-sectional study in a Peruvian hospital population

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(9), P. e076193 - e076193

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) and Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD) are widely used screening tools, but their sensitivity specificity in low-income middle-income countries lower than high-income countries. We conducted a study to determine the of different versions these scales Peruvian hospital population.

Language: Английский

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Reliability and cross-country equivalence of the 8-item version of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) for the assessment of depression: results from 27 countries in Europe

The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 31, P. 100659 - 100659

Published: June 7, 2023

The 8-item version of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) is one self-reported questionnaires most frequently used worldwide for screening and severity assessment depression. However, in some European countries its reliability unknown, it unclear whether psychometric properties vary between countries. Therefore, aim this study was to assess internal structure, cross-country equivalence PHQ-8 Europe.All participants from 27 included second wave Interview Survey (EHIS-2) 2014 2015 with complete information on were (n = 258,888). structure assessed using confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) categorical items. Additionally, questionnaire based consistency, Item Response Theory functions, item-discrimination (using Graded Models), multi-group CFA.The shows high consistency all which more reliable Romania, Bulgaria Cyprus less Iceland, Norway Austria. item highest discrimination 2 (feeling down, depressed, or hopeless) 24 Measurement invariance Europe observed multigroup CFA at configural, metric scalar levels.The results our study, likely largest date assessing comparability a mental health measure, that has an adequate across included. These highlight suitability comparisons scores Europe. They could be helpful improve depressive symptoms level.This work partially funded by CIBER Epidemiology Public (CIBERESP) as part Intramural call 2021 (ESP21PI05).

Language: Английский

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Development of an optimal short form of the GAD-7 scale with cross-cultural generalizability based on Riskslim

General Hospital Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 87, P. 33 - 40

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of depression in U.S. adults: evidence from NHANES

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Jan. 24, 2025

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on epidemiological characteristics depression among adults in U.S. remains unclear. This study aims to analyze trends prevalence over time and quantify effect its prevalence. Using data from 2007 2023 provided by National Health Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES), this examined 36,472 participants. Results revealed an increasing trend 2023. Notably, overall weighted following (12.4%, 95% CI: 10.6-14.1%) was significantly higher than all years prior pandemic. Subgroups such as females, Mexican Americans, young experienced particularly pronounced increases. By analyzing two survey cycles close onset outbreak, identified a significant prevalence, with adjusted odds ratio 1.58 (95% 1.28–1.94). Individuals lower socioeconomic status those without pre-existing conditions exhibited greater increases whereas emotional health individuals who smoke appeared unaffected

Language: Английский

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The role of psychological flexibility in the relationships between burnout, job satisfaction, and mental health among nurses in combatting COVID‐19: A two‐region survey

Journal of Nursing Scholarship, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 55(5), P. 1068 - 1081

Published: Jan. 6, 2023

A growing body of evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting mental health and well-being frontline nurses worldwide. It therefore important to understand how such impact can be mitigated, including by studying psychological capacities could help regulate minimize impact.To examine role flexibility in mitigating adverse impacts burnout low job satisfaction on problems (i.e., anxiety, depression, stress) among Hong Kong Switzerland during pandemic.Cross-sectional, two-region survey study.Four hundred fifty-two from (n = 158) 294) completed an online survey. An adjusted structured equation model was used interrelationship constructs.Psychological found partially mediate effects (β 0.32, 95% CI [0.19, 0.57], p 0.001) -0.79, [-1.57, -0.44], 0.001), respectively. Similarly, this partial mediation -0.35, [-0.89, -0.15], 0.002) 0.89, [0.48, 3.65], 0.001).Psychological a crucial resilience factor against nurses' their COVID-19.Organizational measures should focus fostering through highly accessible, brief psychotherapeutic interventions, as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, reduce health.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and variability of depressive symptoms in Europe: update using representative data from the second and third waves of the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS-2 and EHIS-3)

The Lancet Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(11), P. e889 - e898

Published: Oct. 26, 2023

BackgroundAssessing the prevalence of clinically relevant depressive symptoms and their possible variation by country over time could be a valuable resource to inform development public health policies preventive resources reduce mental burden. We aimed assess cross-national differences in point Europe 2018–20, evaluate between countries 2013–15 2018–20.MethodsIn this population-based study, data from participants second third waves European Health Interview Survey (EHIS-2 2013 2015 EHIS-3 2018 2020) 30 were used (n=542 580). From total sample, 283 692 belonging included study (52·4% women 47·5% men). The non-response ranged country, 12% 78%. Point was evaluated using cutoff score 10 or more for 8-item version Patient Questionnaire. Crude ratios adjusted (aPRs) obtained within countries.FindingsThe 2018–20 6·54% (95% CI 6·34–6·73), ranging across 1·85% (1·53–2·17) Greece 10·72% (10·04–11·40) Sweden. Compared with other countries, those lowest aPRs Greece, Serbia, Cyprus highest Belgium, Slovenia, Croatia. A small but significant increase EHIS-2 observed (aPR 1·11 [1·07–1·14]). wide variability observed, an aPR 0·63 (0·54–0·74) Hungary 1·88 (1·53–2·31) Slovenia.InterpretationThis based on large representative datasets valid reliable screening tool assessment depression, indicates that 2020 remains relatively stable, countries. These findings considered baseline monitoring Europe, policy strategies depression both at level.FundingCenter Biomedical Research Epidemiology Public Network AGAUR.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the 7-item General Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) in an Italian coronary heart disease population

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 334, P. 213 - 219

Published: May 5, 2023

Language: Английский

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The Traumatic Grief Inventory-Clinician Administered: A psychometric evaluation of a new interview for ICD-11 and DSM-5-TR prolonged grief disorder severity and probable caseness

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 330, P. 188 - 197

Published: March 11, 2023

There is a need for an interview-based measure to assess Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) included in the text revision of fifth Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Mental (DSM-5-TR) 11th edition International Classification Disease (ICD-11). We evaluated psychometric properties Traumatic Inventory-Clinician Administered (TGI-CA); new interview measuring DSM-5-TR ICD-11 PGD severity probable caseness.In 211 Dutch 222 German bereaved adults, the: (i) factor structure, (ii) internal consistency, (iii) test-retest reliability, (iv) measurement invariance across subgroups (e.g., differing language), (v) prevalence caseness, (vi) convergent validity, (vii) known-groups validity were examined.Confirmatory analyses (CFAs) showed acceptable fit unidimensional model PGD. Omega values indicated good consistency. Test-retest reliability was high. Multi-group CFAs demonstrated configural metric criteria all group-comparisons; some we found support scalar invariance. Rates caseness lower than Optimal agreement reached when increasing number accessory symptoms from 1+ 3+. Convergent both criteria-sets.The TGI-CA developed caseness. Clinical diagnostic interviews are needed.The seems reliable valid symptomatology. More research larger more diverse samples needed further test its properties.

Language: Английский

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Policy effects of the expansion of telehealth under 1135 waivers on intentions to seek counseling services: Difference‐in‐difference (DiD) analysis

Journal of Counseling & Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 101(3), P. 277 - 292

Published: April 25, 2023

Abstract Practicing counselors swiftly shifted to telehealth after insurance payers changed their policy cover counseling under the expansion of with 1135 waivers, which has led concerns over effects on clients’ continuing service‐seeking intentions. To determine if this shift was associated a change in intentions while adjusting for unmeasured confounders and time trends, we performed difference‐in‐difference analysis (a quasi‐experimental design) compare changes between client (treated) non‐client (control) groups through large national sample emerging adults ( N = 52,237). The study findings indicated that not intentions, providing support utility counseling. Implications these should be considered when assessing merit inform public policies practice post‐pandemic era.

Language: Английский

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The relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms is domain-specific, age-dependent, and non-linear: An analysis of the Brazilian national health survey

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 159, P. 205 - 212

Published: Jan. 29, 2023

Language: Английский

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