scholarly journals CRITERION-BASED VALIDITY OF THE DEPRESSION SCALE OF LATVIAN CLINICAL PERSONALITY INVENTORY

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktorija Perepjolkina ◽  
Jeļena Koļesņikova ◽  
Kristīne Mārtinsone ◽  
Ainārs Stepens ◽  
Elmārs Rancāns
Keyword(s):  
Test Development ◽  
Psychiatric Inpatient ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Discrimination Power ◽  
Positive Predicted Value ◽  
Valid Instrument

The main aim of this study was to evaluate the criterion validity and to estimate the cut-off score of the Depression scale (DS) and short Depression scale (DSs) for a new self-report measure – Latvian Clinical Personality Inventory (LCPI). Usefulness of DS and DSs for identifying patients with major depression were analysed based on psychometric analysis of data acquired from psychiatric inpatient sample with depressive disorder (n = 37) in comparison to randomised stratified community subsample (n = 176) selected from the overall test development sample (N = 888). The present study was carried within the framework of the National Research Program (BIOMEDICINE) 2014 – 2017 (sub-project Nr.5.8.2.). It was shown that all 24 item of DS show good to excellent discrimination power. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.97 for DS and 0.95 for DSs in test development sample. For DS, the optimal cut-off score was 26 points (sensitivity 95%, specificity 91%, and positive predicted value of 69%). For DSs, the optimal cut-off was 12 points (sensitivity 92%, specificity 89%, and positive predicted value 63%). DS and DSs of LCPI is proved to have good criterion validity in detecting depression and to be a reliable and valid instrument for assessment of depression symptoms in patients with depression and in general population. Subjects scoring at least 26 on DS or 12 points on DSs constitute a target group for further diagnostic assessment in order to determine appropriate treatment.

scholarly journals Anxiety and depression symptoms in family members of icu patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Kourti ◽  
Efstathia Christofilou ◽  
George Kallergis
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
Icu Patients

<p><strong>Objective:</strong> This study investigated symptoms of anxiety and depression in relatives of patients admitted in the Intensive Care Unit and determined whether these symptoms were associated to the seriousness of the patients’ condition.</p><p><strong>Metodology:</strong> A total of 102 patients’ relatives were surveyed<br />during the study. They were given a self-report questionnaire in order to assess demographic data, anxiety and depression symptoms. The symptoms of anxiety and depression were evaluated with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (hads). Patient’s condition was evaluated with a.p.a.ch.e ii Score.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> More than 60% of patients’ relatives presented severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. No relation was found between symptoms of anxiety and depression of the relatives of patients and patients’ condition of health. On the<br />contrary, these feelings used to exist regardless of the seriousness of patient’s condition.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The assessment of these patients is recommended in order serious problems of anxiety<br />and depression to be prevented. </p>

scholarly journals Social anxiety in a multiple sclerosis clinic population

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Poder ◽  
K Ghatavi ◽  
JD Fisk ◽  
TL Campbell ◽  
S Kisely ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Research Unit ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Neurological Disability ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Neurologic Disability

Background Little is known about social anxiety in MS. Objective We estimated the prevalence of social anxiety symptoms and their association with demographic and clinical features in a clinic-attending sample of patients with MS. Methods Patients attending the Dalhousie MS Research Unit for regularly scheduled visits completed the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the Health Utilities Index (HUI). Neurological disability was determined by ratings on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). Results A total of 251 patients completed self-report scales of anxiety and depression symptoms. In all, 245 (98%) provided sufficient data for analysis. In all, 30.6% ( n = 75) had clinically significant social anxiety symptoms as defined by a SPIN threshold score of 19. Half of those with social anxiety had general anxiety (HADSA ≥ 11) and a quarter had depression (HADSD ≥ 11). Severity of social anxiety symptoms was associated with reduced health-related quality of life and not related to neurological disability. Conclusions Social anxiety symptoms are common in persons with MS, contribute to overall morbidity, but are unrelated to the overall severity of neurologic disability. Greater awareness and routine systematic inquiry of social anxiety symptoms is an important component of comprehensive care for persons with MS.

scholarly journals 0320 Psychological Correlates of Morningness/Eveningness in Latinx Pre-Adolescents

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A121-A122
Author(s):  
S T Nguyen-Rodriguez ◽  
O M Buxton
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Depression Symptoms

Abstract Introduction Chronotype refers to a preference for morning hours (morningness) vs. evening hours (eveningness) when individuals tend to feel their best (e.g., higher energy levels). People may be classified at either end of this spectrum or along a continuum between these preferences. Among adolescents, eveningness is positively related to depression and anxiety, whereas morningness is negatively related to depression. However, less is known about the relationship of chronotype and psychological health in pre-teens and Latinx youth. The present study explored associations of morningness/eveningness with anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, and perceived stress among Latinx pre-adolescents in Southern California. Methods A purposive sample of 100 Latinx children, ages 10-12 years old, completed self-report surveys in their homes or a preferred location chosen by the parent. Measures included the Morningness/Eveningness Scale for Children (higher scores indicate morning preference), Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale (higher scores indicate higher anxiety, depression and stress, respectively). Associations were tested with Pearson correlations. Results The sample was 47% male with a mean±SD age of 10.9±0.8 years. Average score for morningness/eveningness was M=30.2±4.4 (range: 18-41), for anxiety symptoms was M=0.7±0.7 (range: 0-2.8), for depression symptoms was M=0.5±0.4 (range: 0-1.9) and for perceived stress was M=15.2±5.8 (range: 2-30). Greater morningness/eveningness scores, indicating more morningness, were associated with lower scores for anxiety symptoms (r=-.41, p&lt;.001), depressive symptoms (r=-.36, p&lt;.001) and perceived stress (r=-.33, p=.001). Conclusion As has been found for adolescents, higher morningness in Latinx pre-teens was related to less frequent anxiety and depression symptoms, as well as lower perceived stress. Youth experience a circadian phase delay during adolescence, shifting their preference toward eveningness, which may exacerbate stressors and negative mental health. Therefore, interventions to promote psychological well-being in pre-adolescents may help prevent worse psychological outcomes in Latinx children as they transition to adolescence. Support This work was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Numbers UL1GM118979, TL4GM118980, and RL5GM118978.

scholarly journals Elevated Perinatal Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Study among Jewish and Arab Women in Israel

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 349
Author(s):  
Samira Alfayumi-Zeadna ◽  
Rena Bina ◽  
Drorit Levy ◽  
Rachel Merzbach ◽  
Atif Zeadna
Keyword(s):  
Perinatal Depression ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Self Report ◽  
National Study ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Jewish Women ◽  
Entire Study

This study assessed prevalence of perinatal depression symptoms (PNDS) during the COVID-19 pandemic among Arab and Jewish women in Israel and identified COVID-19-related risk factors for PNDS, while comparing Arab and Jewish women. Sample included 730 perinatal women (604 Jewish and 126 Arab) aged 19–45 years, who filled out an online self-report questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed several areas: perinatal experiences and exposure to COVID-19, social support, and financial and emotional impact. PNDS was measured by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Prevalence of PNDS (EPDS ≥ 10) in the entire study population was 40.0%. Prevalence among Arab women was significantly higher compared to Jewish women (58% vs. 36%, PV < 0.001). Higher PNDS were significantly associated with anxiety symptoms (GAD ≥ 10) (PV < 0.001), stress related to COVID-19 (PV < 0.001), adverse change in delivery of healthcare services (PV = 0.025), and unemployment (PV = 0.002). PNDS has elevated more than twofold during COVID-19 in Israel. Such high rates of PNDS may potentially negatively impact women, and fetal and child health development. This situation requires special attention from public health services and policy makers to provide support and mitigation strategies for pregnant and postpartum women in times of health crises.

CanDirect: Effectiveness of a Telephone-Supported Depression Self-Care Intervention for Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
pp. JCO.20.01802
Author(s):  
Jane McCusker ◽  
Jennifer M. Jones ◽  
Madeline Li ◽  
Rosana Faria ◽  
Mark J. Yaffe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Care Intervention

PURPOSE Depression in post-treatment cancer survivors is common and can impair quality of life. CanDirect is a novel, telephone-delivered depression self-care intervention for cancer survivors. We conducted a randomized controlled superiority trial to compare CanDirect with usual care (UC) in this population. METHODS Participants completing cancer treatment within the past 10 years who had mild-moderate depressive symptoms with or without major depression were recruited from clinical and community settings in Quebec and Ontario. Permuted block random assignment allocated participants to CanDirect plus UC or to UC alone. Assessments of depression severity (Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale [CES-D]; primary outcome) and secondary outcomes health-related quality of life (Short Form Survey-12 mental and physical component summaries), anxiety symptoms (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), activation (Patient Activation Measure), depression diagnosis (Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV), and health services (self-report) were conducted at baseline, as well as 3 and 6 months (primary time point). Analyses of outcomes were adjusted for covariates using linear regression and missing data by inverse probability weighting. RESULTS Participants recruited between September 2016 and October 2018 were randomly assigned to CanDirect (n = 121) or UC (n = 124). Among 245 participants randomly assigned, 218 (89.0%) completed the primary outcome at 6 months. CanDirect participants reported less severe depressive symptoms on the CES-D than UC participants at 6 months, adjusted effect size (ES) 0.61 (95% CI, 0.33 to 0.88). CanDirect participants also had significantly greater quality of life, lower anxiety, more activation, and lower rates of depression diagnoses, compared with UC. Exploratory analysis suggested that sex was a modifier of the primary outcome (interaction term P value = .03); the intervention was less effective in men (ES, 0.12; 95% CI, −0.45 to 0.69). CONCLUSION The findings suggest that CanDirect is an effective method of managing mild-moderate depression symptoms in cancer survivors.

scholarly journals Breastfeeding is negatively affected by prenatal depression and reduces postpartum depression

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 927-936 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Figueiredo ◽  
C. Canário ◽  
T. Field
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Linear Regressions

BackgroundThis prospective cohort study explored the effects of prenatal and postpartum depression on breastfeeding and the effect of breastfeeding on postpartum depression.MethodThe Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) was administered to 145 women at the first, second and third trimester, and at the neonatal period and 3 months postpartum. Self-report exclusive breastfeeding since birth was collected at birth and at 3, 6 and 12 months postpartum. Data analyses were performed using repeated-measures ANOVAs and logistic and multiple linear regressions.ResultsDepression scores at the third trimester, but not at 3 months postpartum, were the best predictors of exclusive breastfeeding duration (β = −0.30,t = −2.08,p < 0.05). A significant decrease in depression scores was seen from childbirth to 3 months postpartum in women who maintained exclusive breastfeeding for ⩾3 months (F1,65 = 3.73,p < 0.10,ηp2 = 0.05).ConclusionsThese findings suggest that screening for depression symptoms during pregnancy can help to identify women at risk for early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding, and that exclusive breastfeeding may help to reduce symptoms of depression from childbirth to 3 months postpartum.

scholarly journals Older Adult Self Report Construct and Criterion Validity Evidence for the Brazilian Elderly

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Rosa de Oliveira ◽  
Luis Henrique Paloski ◽  
Marianne Farina ◽  
Valéria Gonzatti ◽  
Adriano Medeiros Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Adaptive Functioning ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Validity Evidence

<p>In Brazil, the number of validated and recognized scientific instruments for clinical evaluation of elderly persons is limited. The Older Adult Self-Report (OASR) is a psychopathological rating scale for persons with more than 60 years, which evaluates adaptive functioning and psychopathology. The aim of this study was at investigating OASR construct and criterion validity evidence for Brazilian elderly. The sample included 345 individuals, between 60 and 94 years of age, which were recruited by convenience. Participants responded to a questionnaire containing questions about demographic and health information, the Mini Mental State Examination, the Geriatric Depression Scale short version and the OASR. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation and discriminant analysis. The results showed significant associations between the scores of OASR’s subscales, correlating with general cognitive ability and depressive symptoms. Furthermore, OASR was sensitive to identify elderly with significant symptoms of depression. In conclusion, the OASR showed adequate evidence of construct and criterion validity for a sample of Brazilian elderly.</p>

scholarly journals 0736 Self-reported Sleep In OSA Patients: Roles Of Polysomnographic Measures And Depressive Symptoms

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A280-A280
Author(s):  
B Dubrovsky ◽  
J A Weingarten ◽  
J Cunningham ◽  
A Howladar ◽  
W Chin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Subjective Sleep

Abstract Introduction Sleep fragmentation is typical in OSA, which is commonly co-morbid with insomnia and depression. A complex interaction between these conditions may be also gender-dependent. Moreover, self-report measures of sleep quality and insomnia, such as PSQI and ISI, may relate to depression symptoms more than polysomnographic sleep disturbance. The present aim is to ascertain relative contributions of polysomnographic variables and depression symptoms to PSQI and ISI in a large sample of OSA patients. The interaction between depressive symptomatology and gender in their relationships with subjective sleep is also analyzed. Methods A total of 1,166 patients (923 women, 1136 minorities, 18-97 y.o., age M=53.1±15.2, BMI M=34.4±8.7) undergoing an overnight PSG filled out the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-Revised (CESDR), ISI and PSQI. ISI and PSQI were separately regressed onto age, sex and BMI, followed by PSG variables meeting p&lt;0.1 criterion when tested individually, followed by CESDR and CESDR-by-sex interaction. Results Mean AHI=29.6±34.7, range 0-167/hr, 72.3% of patients had AHI≥5. The PSQI final model included total sleep time (TST), sleep efficiency (SEF), WASO, PLM index, CESDR and CESDR-by-sex. Only CESDR and CESDR-by-sex were significant (p&lt;0.001, p=0.023, respectively). Higher CESDR predicted higher PSQI in both sexes (both p&lt;0.001), accounting for a greater portion of PSQI variance in men (R2=39%) than in women (R2=29%). The ISI final model included TST, N3%, REM%, SEF, WASO, total arousal index, AHI, PLM index, CESDR and CESDR-by-sex. Higher ISI related to lower TST (p=0.042, R2&lt;1%), higher REM% (p=0.016, R2&lt;1%), and higher CESDR (p&lt;0.001, R2=42%). CESDR-by-sex was not significant. Conclusion In this large sample, after controlling for demographic variables, PSG parameters had only minimal relationship with self-report insomnia and sleep quality measures. Higher depressive symptomatology was associated with higher subjective sleep disturbance on PSQI and worse insomnia symptoms on ISI in both sexes, accounting for 29-42% of the variance. Support none

scholarly journals The Self- and Informant-Personality Inventories for ICD-11: Agreement, Structure, and Relations with Health, Social, and Satisfaction Variables in Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua R. Oltmanns ◽  
Thomas A. Widiger
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
International Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Life Functioning ◽  
Classification Of Diseases

The International Classification of Diseases—11th Edition (ICD-11) includes a dimensional model of personality disorder and the Personality Inventory for ICD-11 (PiCD) is the only self-report measure to date that has been developed specifically for its assessment. The present study examines the validity of an informant-report version of the PiCD, the Informant-Personality Inventory for ICD-11 (the IPiC) and also is the first study to test the self–other agreement on the PiCD and to test the criterion validity of the PiCD and the IPiC for several popular and well-validated measures of life functioning including satisfaction with life, depressive symptoms, physical and mental health, insomnia symptoms, and cognitive decline. The present study is also the first to examine the PiCD and IPiC in a sample of older adults in the community. Results suggest that the PiCD and the IPiC show moderate self–other agreement, are associated significantly with several important life functioning areas, and have structural validity even at the item level. Further replication and validation is necessary for these instruments, but the PiCD and the IPiC have shown strong validation evidence to date, now including evidence of consensual and criterion validity.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Depression in the General Population of Indonesia: Confounding Effects

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Andi Agus Mumang ◽  
Saidah Syamsuddin ◽  
Ida Leida Maria ◽  
Irawan Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cultural Orientation ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orientation Scale ◽  
Study Participants

Background. Research findings on gender differences in depression are inconsistent. This study investigated gender and depression in the Indonesian population and considered possible confounding effects. Methods. This was a cross-sectional study. Participants completed the following self-report measures: demographic characteristic questions, the Cultural Orientation Scale, and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. Gender differences in depression were examined using a generalized linear model. Results. After withdrawals, 265 men and 243 women remained. Women and men did not differ in overall scores and four-factor depression symptoms even after adjusting for cultural orientation and demographic confounding factors, except for the depression symptoms “crying,” “cannot get going,” and “people were unfriendly.” Gender differences in depression became significant after adjusting for stereotypical symptom variance. Men reported being lonelier than women. Conclusions. Possible confounding effects on the association between gender and depression are methodological issues, cultural orientation transition, and stereotypical symptoms. Low depression scores found for gender may reflect dimension-counterpart coping strategies.

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