Comparing the accuracy of brief versus long depression screening instruments which have been validated in low and middle income countries: a systematic review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Given the high prevalence of depression in primary health care (PHC), the use of screening instruments has been recommended. Both brief and long depression screening instruments have been validated in low and middle income countries...

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Main Authors: Akena Dickens, Joska John, Obuku Ekwaro A, Amos Taryn, Musisi Seggane, Stein Dan J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/12/187