Validity and Reliability of the Turkish version of DSM-5 Depression Severity Scale-Child Form

Sapmaz, Şermin Yalın; Yalın, Nefize; Erkuran, Handan Özek; Öztekin, Siğnem; Tanrıverdi, Bengisu Üzel; Köroğlu, Ertuğrul; Aydemi̇r, Ömer

doi:10.5455/apd.220713

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“…The average total score was calculated by dividing the raw total score by six. The validity and reliability of the Turkish version were verified (Sapmaz et al, 2017b). In the present research, Cronbach's alpha for the total score was .90.…”

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Frequency of Anxiety, Depression, and Irritability Symptoms in Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak and Potential Risk Factors Associated With These Symptoms

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2021

J Nerv Ment Dis

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The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of anxiety, depression, and irritability symptoms in children during the COVID-19 outbreak and to investigate the associated factors of these symptoms. This study was conducted with 1071 children aged 6 to 17. Results showed that 49.9% of the participants had anxiety symptoms, 29.5% had depression symptoms, and 51.4% had irritability symptoms. Low age was a potential risk factor for anxiety symptoms. Female sex was a potential risk factor for anxiety and depression symptoms. A COVID-19 death in the family or environment was a potential risk factor for depression and irritability symptoms. Exposure to COVID-19 information on television and on the internet was a potential risk factor for anxiety, depression, and irritability symptoms. In conclusion, this study revealed that the COVID-19 outbreak may have serious effects on the mental health of children, and the study highlighted potential risk factors.

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