Criterion-related validity and reliability of the Urdu version of the patient health questionnaire in a sample of community-based pregnant women in Pakistan

Criterion-related validity and reliability of the Urdu version of the patient health questionnaire in a sample of community-based pregnant women in Pakistan

Background Depression is one of the most prevalent, yet unrecognized but treatable mental disorders in low and middle income countries (LMICs). In such locations, screening tools that are easy-to-administer, valid, and reliable are needed to assist in detecting symptoms of depression. The Patient He...

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Main Authors: John A. Gallis, Joanna Maselko, Karen O’Donnell, Ke Song, Kiran Saqib, Elizabeth L. Turner, Siham Sikander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-07-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Patient health questionnaire
Structured clinical interview
Thinking healthyprogramme
Reliability
Depressive disorder
Perinatal
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/5185.pdf

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