The availability of validated tools for screening and diagnosis for depression is a forward step for holistic care in a resource-limited environment.

Conclusion PHQ-9 validation in Kinyarwanda creates the capacity to screen PwE in Rwanda at scores of >= 5 for mild or moderate and >= 7 for severe depression. The optimal cut-off for the PHQ-9 was similar (>= 5) for mild and moderate depression and >= 7 for severe depression. Studies have also supported the validity and reliability of the PHQ-9 in a variety of patient populations, including those with traumatic brain injury (Fann. A strong correlation (R = 0.66, p = 0.01) between PHQ-9 and HDRS summed scores demonstrated robust external validity. Good temporal stability was observed (0.79 ). Reliability coefficients above 0.80 indicated strong internal consistency. PHQ-9 performed well on a one-factor model (unidimensional model), with factor loadings of 0.63-0.86. Results Four hundred and thirty-four PwE, mean age 30.5 years (SD +/- 13.3), were included of whom 33.6%, 37.9%, 13.4%, and 15.1% had no, mild, moderate and severe depression, respectively. Maximal Youden's index was considered for cut-offs. Internal structure, reliability and external validity were assessed using confirmatory factor analysis, reliability coefficients and HDRS-correlation, respectively. A random sample of 20% repeated PHQ-9 and HDRS after 14 days to assess temporal stability and intra-rater reliability. In the current study, scores for both an 8-item version and the PHQ-9 were computed. 2012, 2015), including Japan (e.g., Inagaki et al. For validation, PwE of >= 15 years of age were administered the PHQ-9 and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) by trained psychiatry staff at Visit 1. The validity and reliability of the PHQ-9 has also been established in a number of non-English-speaking populations (for recent reviews, see Manea et al. Method PHQ-9 was translated to Kinyarwanda using translation-back translation and validated by a discussion group. We describe the translation, validity and reliability assessment of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) as a screening tool for depression among PwE in Rwanda. Lack of trained psychiatric staff in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) creates a need for screening tools that enable detection of depression in PwE. Two in 10 patients experience depression. Teuwen ,ДЄbstract Background Patients with epilepsy (PwE) have an increased risk of active and lifetime depression. Author Fidele Sebera, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci, Josiane Umwiringirwa, Dirk E.

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