Validity and reliability of the Dari version of the CES-D scale among the general population of Herat, Afghanistan: A methodological study

Neyazi, Ahmad; Tosun, Nurperihan; Hosaini, Farooq; Saokaew, Surasak

doi:10.56101/rimj.v2i1.35

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“…In order to assess depression among participants, the 19-item validated Dari version [ 19 ] of the Center for Epidemiological Studies–Depression (CES-D) Scale was used [ 20 ]. The scale comprises three main groups of items: negative items (e.g., “I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family or friends” ), positive items (e.g., “I felt hopeful about the future” ), and interpersonal relationship items (e.g., “People were unfriendly” ).…”

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Prevalence and predictors of depression among women in Afghanistan: a cross-sectional study

Neyazi¹,

Haidarzada

Rangelova

et al. 2023

Discov Psychol

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Depression is a very common mental health illness characterized by a cluster of signs and symptoms ranging from mood disturbances and sleep or appetite disorders to physical manifestations of the body. The purpose of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of depression and its related factors among Afghan women. A cross-sectional study was conducted among women between July 14, 2021, to August 15, 2021, in Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif and Samangan provinces (Afghanistan). A total of 664 Afghan women participated in the study (mean age = 28.85 years; SD ± 11.57). In order to assess depression among participants, the 19-item validated Dari version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies–Depression Scale was used. Approximately four-fifths of the sample had depression symptoms (79.1%). Participants with depression symptoms were significantly more likely to (i) be aged over 30 years, (ii) live in rural areas, (iii) have a low-income level, (iv) not have an occupation, (v) have any disease/illness, and (vi) have experienced an event that had mentally affected them in the past month. Considering the high prevalence of depression symptoms among Afghan women, there is a need to integrate mental health services for women in Afghanistan. The use of interventions including regular screening for depression symptoms, and educating women and girls concerning the symptoms of depression for early self-diagnosis are essential.

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Prevalence and predictors of depression among women in Afghanistan: a cross-sectional study

Neyazi¹,

Haidarzada

Rangelova

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“…For the screening of depression, the 19-item Dari version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies–Depression Scale was used [ 11 ]. The scale comprises three main groups of items: the negative items group (e.g., “I felt everything I did was an effort” ), the positive items group (e.g., “I enjoyed life” ), and the interpersonal relationship items group (e.g., “I felt people dislike me” ).…”

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Depression and quality of life among Afghan healthcare workers: A cross-sectional survey study

Mohammadi

Neyazi²,

Rangelova

et al. 2023

BMC Psychol

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Background According to the World Health Organization, approximately 280 million individuals worldwide suffer from depression. One occupational group that is more prone to mental health issues is healthcare workers (HCWs). However, very little is known about the mental health of HCWs in Afghanistan. Therefore, the present study examined depression, quality of life (QOL), and related factors among Afghan HCWs. Methods A cross-sectional survey was administered in June 2022 among healthcare workers (N = 299) in the Herat province of Afghanistan. The survey examined depression, its risk factors and predictors among HCWs. Results Of the 299 participants, 73.6% of them reported depression symptoms. Low monthly income, working in a private hospital, and being a cigarette smoker were some of the main variables associated with depression symptoms among Afghan HCWs. Multiple regression analysis indicated that field of work (aOR = 3.774, p = 0.0048), monthly income (aOR = 0.746, p = 0.0088), job type (aOR = 8.970, p < 0.0001), cigarette smoking (aOR = 2.955, p = 0.0069), a bad event happening during the past month (aOR = 2.433, p = 0.0157), physical domain of quality of life (aOR = 0.966, p = 0.0186), and psychological domain of quality of life (aOR = 0.950, p = 0.0005) were significantly associated with depression symptoms. Conclusion The prevalence of depression symptoms is high among healthcare workers in the Herat province of Afghanistan. One of the variables found to have a major impact on the prevalence of depression was their monthly income. Considering its impact on quality of life and the overall quality of healthcare services, the government should implement regular screening for depression, psychological counselling services, and psychiatric treatment for vulnerable healthcare workers.

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“…Depressive symptoms were assessed using the 19-item Dari version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale [32]. The scale comprises three primary clusters: negative items (for instance, "I felt everything I did was an effort"), positive items (such as "I enjoyed life"), and items related to interpersonal relationships (e.g., "I felt people dislike me").…”

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Hypertension, depression, and health-related quality of life among hospitalized patients in Afghanistan

Neyazi,

Timilsina

et al. 2023

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Background: In recent decades, hypertension has become the foremost risk factor for disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). The present study investigated the association between hypertension and quality of life, as well as the association between hypertension and depression among hospitalized patients in Afghanistan. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered from September 3, 2022, to February 2, 2023, in the Herat and Mazar-e-Sharif provinces of Afghanistan (N=2059). Results: The prevalence of depression symptoms was 65.8%, and hypertension was 20.9%. Multiple regression analysis indicated that moderate physical functioning, poor role-physical, higher bodily pain, poor general health, poor social functioning, lower role-emotional, and poor mental health significantly predicted depression. Multiple regression analysis indicated that moderate quality of life, poor physical functioning, higher bodily pain, lower energy/fatigue, and depression significantly predicted hypertension. Conclusion: The findings of the present study offer valuable insights for healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers in developing targeted interventions and policies to enhance the well-being of individuals facing the challenges of depression and hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension and depression was high among patients in the Herat and Mazar-e-Sharif provinces of Afghanistan. Patients with hypertension had poor mental and physical quality of life. Hospitals should therefore implement regular screening for depression and offer psychological counseling for vulnerable patients with hypertension.

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Validity and reliability of the Dari version of the CES-D scale among the general population of Herat, Afghanistan: A methodological study

Cited by 12 publications

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Prevalence and predictors of depression among women in Afghanistan: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and predictors of depression among women in Afghanistan: a cross-sectional study

Depression and quality of life among Afghan healthcare workers: A cross-sectional survey study

Hypertension, depression, and health-related quality of life among hospitalized patients in Afghanistan

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