Validity of the Sinhala version of the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) in out-patients

Silva, VA de; Ekanayake, Shakya; Hanwella, Raveen

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“…Depressive disorder was identified using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). This scale has been validated for Sri Lanka [11]. Depressive disorder was diagnosed when the total score was ≥16.…”

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Validation of the Sinhala version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

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Introduction Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a widely used standardized instrument to assess sleep quality in clinical and research settings. Objective of the study was to translate the PSQI into Sinhala language and validate using a combined qualitative and quantitative approach.Methods Every fifth patient aged 18-60 years who attended the out-patients department of a tertiary care hospital was recruited. PSQI was translated into Sinhala using a combined qualitative and quantitative approach. Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach's alpha. Construct validity was assessed by comparing the scores in patients who were identified as having depressive disorder according to the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and those without depressive disorder.Results Forty-six participants with depression were compared with 159 non depressed controls. Mean PSQI component scores were significantly higher in depressed patients in 5 components. Factor analysis identified a single component explaining 53.53% of the variance. Cronbach's alpha of 0.85 indicated a high internal consistency. ConclusionsThe Sinhala translation of the PSQI is a valid and reliable tool to assess sleep quality.

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“…All participants completed the self-rated Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and the Sinhala version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Both these scales have been validated for Sri Lanka [12,13]. If the patients had difficulty understanding the questionnaires due to low literacy level or any other reason the questions were clarified by the first author.…”

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“…Depressive disorder was diagnosed when the total score was ≥16. Severe depression was diagnosed when the score was ≥22 (12) [12]. Quality of sleep was assessed by the PSQI.…”

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Depressive disorder in patients attending the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in Colombo

Anandakumar

Dayabandara

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Ceylon Med. J.

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Introduction Lifetime prevalence of depression varies across countries and different populations. Depression is a common comorbidity of physical illness. Patients with depression are known to present with somatic symptoms. Depression is under-diagnosed in primary care settings.Objectives To estimate the prevalence of depression in patients attending the outpatient department (OPD) of a tertiary care hospital in the Western Province of Sri Lanka.Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the OPD of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL). Sample size was 205. Every fifth patient aged between 18 and 60 years who attended the OPD was recruited until the required number was met. Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was used to identify depression.Results There were 114 (55.6%) females. Mean age was 50 years (SD 13.68 Conclusions Prevalence of depression in outpatients is similar to that reported in other parts of the world. None of the patients with depression presented seeking help for depressive symptoms.

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“…The study methodology has been described in a previous publication [15]. A combined qualitative and quantitative approach was used for the translation of the PHQ-9 [16].…”

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The Validity and Reliability of the Sinhala Translation of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and PHQ-2 Screener

Hanwella

Ekanayake

Silva

2014

Depression Research and Treatment

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The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was adapted and translated into Sinhala. Sample consisted of 75 participants diagnosed with MDD according to DSM-IV criteria and 75 gender matched controls. Concurrent validity was assessed by correlating total score of PHQ-9 with that of Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD). The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID-II) conducted by a psychiatrist was the gold standard. Mean age of the sample was 33.0 years. There were 91 females (60.7%). There was significant difference in the mean PHQ-9 scores between cases (14.71) and controls (2.55) (P < 0.001). The specificity of the categorical algorithm was 0.97; the sensitivity was 0.58. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis found that cut-off score of ≥10 had sensitivity of 0.75 and specificity of 0.97. The area under the curve (AOC) was 0.93. The sensitivity of the two-item screener (PHQ-2) was 0.80 and the specificity was 0.97. Cronbach's alpha was 0.90. The PHQ-9 is a valid and reliable instrument for diagnosing MDD in a non-Western population. The threshold algorithm is recommended for screening rather than the categorical algorithm. The PHQ-2 screener has good sensitivity and specificity and is recommended as a quick screening instrument.

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Validity of the Sinhala version of the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) in out-patients

Abstract: The Sinhala version of the CES-D is a valid and reliable instrument for diagnosing major depressive disorder.

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Validation of the Sinhala version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Validation of the Sinhala version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Depressive disorder in patients attending the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in Colombo

The Validity and Reliability of the Sinhala Translation of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and PHQ-2 Screener

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