scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version Post-Stroke Depression Scale: The Case of Neurology Outpatients in Rasht, North Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-65
Author(s):  
Somayeh Shokrgozar ◽  
◽  
Maryam Alizade Nia ◽  
Robabeh Soleimani ◽  
Mahnaz Fallahi Kheshtmasjedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Roc Curve ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Post Stroke Depression

Background: Psychiatrists use different scales to evaluate post-stroke depression; however, some concerns have raised about their low specificity. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Post-Stroke Depression Scale (PSDS) in Iran. Materials & Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, 155 patients with stroke who were referred to neurology clinics in Rasht City, Iran, were interviewed by a psychiatric assistant (Gold Standard DSM-5 interview was used to separate the depressed from the non-depressed). The participants were then assessed by the PSDS and the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS). Moreover, a Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve with the standard Gold DSM-5 interview was used to determine the ability of the scales and to categorize depression. Eventually, the data were analyzed in SPSS v. 19. Results: Data analysis indicates that the factor structure of HADS is one-dimensional, and exploratory and confirmatory analysis supported the fit for the one-factor model as the best fitting model. Bartlett test (The Chi-square=408.217, df=28, P<0.001) showed significant relationships between variables. The internal consistency of HADS was 0.638 for depression and 0.617 for anxiety. The test-retest reliability is equal to for 60 subjects were randomly re-evaluated within one to two weeks, reported that r=0.783, for anxiety and r=0.741 for depression. Finally, based on the ROC curve, the cut-off point of 9 was chosen, and the different severity of depression was distinguished by 9, 14, and 20. Conclusion: The Persian version of PSDS possesses appropriate psychometric properties among the Iranian population.

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Adaptation of Mini-Cog Test in Iranian Older Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rezaei ◽  
Vahid Rashedi ◽  
Gohar Lotfi ◽  
Peymaneh Shirinbayan ◽  
Mahshid Foroughan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Roc Curve Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Test Score ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
People With Dementia

The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Mini-Cog in Iranian older adults. It was a cross-sectional study; 50 older people with dementia and 50 without dementia who matched for age, gender, and education entered the study. The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders criteria for dementia were used as gold standard. A battery of scales included the abbreviated mental test score (AMTS), the Geriatric Depression Scale, and the Mini-Cog was performed. Validity and reliability of the Mini-Cog determined using the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (Pearson’s r), Cronbach’s alpha, and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. The Persian version of Mini-Cog showed a good inter-rater reliability ( K = 0.76, p < .01) and a positive concurrent validity ( r = 0.39, p < .01) with the AMTS. The sensitivity and specificity were 88% and 62.8%, respectively, using the original cutoff point of 2. The findings showed that the Persian version of Mini-Cog have an acceptable sensitivity, specificity, and substantial overall agreement with the AMTS.

scholarly journals Academic Expectations of Stress Inventory: A Psychometric Evaluation of Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1208
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Habibi Asgarabad ◽  
Morteza Charkhabi ◽  
Zahra Fadaei ◽  
Julien S. Baker ◽  
Frederic Dutheil
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Academic Expectations ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Stress Inventory

This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Academic Expectations of Stress Inventory (AESI) in terms of validity and reliability measurements among Persian students. A total sample of 620 high-school students (nfemale = 328, nmale = 292) was recruited to complete scales on academic expectations of stress, self-efficacy, and depression. The AESI was translated from English to Persian and its translation was further checked by three experts. We used a cross-sectional research design to collect data. The results approved the internal consistency, test–retest reliability, convergent, and construct validity of the ASEI. Additionally, confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the two-factor structure of the AESI, including the expectation of self and the expectations of parents/teachers. AESI was related to depression and self-efficacy in an empirically and theoretically expected direction. Moreover, configural and metric invariance were supported by gifted vs. non-gifted groups, but not scalar. No invariance was supported by gender groups. In conclusion, the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the AESI were confirmed to be used for educational, clinical, and research purposes in Iran.

scholarly journals Depressed Mood after Stroke: Predictive Factors at Six Months Follow-Up

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9542
Author(s):  
Fidel López-Espuela ◽  
Raúl Roncero-Martín ◽  
Maria de la Luz Canal-Macías ◽  
Jose M. Moran ◽  
Vicente Vera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Hamilton Depression Scale ◽  
Modified Rankin Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Depression Assessment ◽  
Degree Of Disability ◽  
Post Stroke Depression

We aimed to know the prevalence of post-stroke depression (PSD) in our context, identify the variables that could predict post-stroke depression, by using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, occurring within six months after stroke, and identify patients at high risk for PSD. Methods: descriptive, cross-sectional and observational study. We included 173 patients with stroke (transient ischemic attack (TIA) included) and collected sociodemographic and clinical variables. We used the Hamilton Depression Scale (HDS) for depression assessment and Barthel Index and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) for functional assessment. The neurological severity was evaluated by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Results: 35.5% were women, aged 71.16 (±12.3). Depression was present in 42.2% patients (n = 73) at six months after stroke. The following variables were significantly associated with PSD: diagnosis of previous depression (p = 0.005), the modified Rankin Scale at discharge (p = 0.032) and length of hospital stay (p = 0.012). Conclusion: PSD is highly prevalent after stroke and is associated with the severity, left location of the stroke, and the degree of disability at discharge. Its impact justifies the evaluation and early treatment that still continues to be a challenge today.

scholarly journals Psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the diabetic foot self-care questionnaire in Iranian patients with diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Mahmoodi ◽  
Kamel Abdi ◽  
Emmanuel Navarro-Flores ◽  
Zaniar Karimi ◽  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Persian Version

Abstract Background Diabetic foot self-care refers to a group of self-management behaviors that can reduce the incidence of foot ulcers and amputations. It is necessary to have a valid and reliable standard tool to measure foot self-care in diabetic patients. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Diabetic Foot Self-Care Questionnaire of the University of Malaga, Spain (DFSQ-UMA) in Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with 407 diabetic patients who were selected using a convenient sampling method. Construct validity was assessed by exploratory (with 207 patients) and confirmatory (with 200 patients) factor analyses. Internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients. Results In the exploratory factor analysis, three factors with eigenvalues of 3.84, 2.41, and 2.26 were extracted that together explained 56.74% of the total variance of diabetic foot self-care. A Cronbach’s alpha of 0.865 was found for the total instrument. Conclusions The Persian version of the DFSQ-UMA has good validity and reliability, and given its good psychometric properties, it can be used in future studies.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale Among the Iranian Public People During COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
Pardis Rahmatpour ◽  
Erika Sivarajan Froelicher ◽  
Saeed Pahlevan Sharif ◽  
Omolhoda Kaveh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Two Factors

Background: Several studies indicate a high prevalence of depression around the world during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a valid instrument to capture the depression of an individual in this situation is both important and timely. The present study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) among the public during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran.Method: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted in the Iranian population (n = 600) from April to July 2020. A two-part online form was used: sociodemographic characteristics and depression items (CES-D). The construct validity and internal consistency reliability of the scale were evaluated.Result: The results of the exploratory factor analysis illustrated two factors with 43.35% of the total variance of the depression were explained. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that this model fits well. Internal consistency reliability was evaluated, and it was acceptable.Conclusion: The findings demonstrated that, in the Iranian sample, this depression scale yielded two factors (somatic and positive affects) solutions with suitable psychometric properties.

scholarly journals The Psychometric Properties of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Items: A Test in the U.S. General Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangha Lee ◽  
Jihoon Lee ◽  
Soyoung Yoo ◽  
Sooyeon Suh ◽  
Seockhoon Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
English Version ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
The U.S

Objectives: Many individuals around the world are suffering from psychological distress due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The aim of this study is to explore the validity and reliability of the English version of Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 (SAVE-6), which measures the anxiety response of the general population to the viral epidemic.Methods: A cross-sectional web-based study with self-reporting measures was conducted. A total of 314 United States residents were recruited via online platform in exchange for payment. The participants were asked to an anonymous questionnaire, collecting information on demographics, psychiatric history, SAVE-6, Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), and the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale.Results: The result from confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) demonstrated that a single-factor model [χ(9)2 = 11.53, p = 0.24] yielded excellent fit for all of indices [χ2/df ratio = 1.28; CFI = 1.00; TLI = 1.00; SRMR = 0.02; RMSEA = 0.03 (0.00, 0.07; 90% CI)] and yielded strong internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.88). The results from multigroup CFAs showed that there were no gender differences [Δχ(6)2 = 3.20, p = 0.78, ns] and no race differences [Δχ(6)2=3.60, p = 0.73, ns] between the models, along with excellent model fits.Conclusions: The results of this study support the reliability and validity of SAVE-6 with strong psychometric properties for the English version of the U.S. population.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the new Persian version of the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI-PV) and its short form (GAI -PV-SF)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Shati ◽  
Seyede salehe mortazavi ◽  
Seyed Kazem Malakouti ◽  
Shiva ASCEND Center for Biomedical Research Mehravaran ◽  
Ali Norouzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Short Form ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version

Abstract Background The aim of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI-PV) and its short form (GAI-PV-SF) in a sample of older adults in Iran.Methods In this cross-sectional study, a sample of 150 community-dwelling and a psychogeriatric sample of 48 adults older than 60 years completed the GAI-PV and GAI-PV-SF, the anxiety sub-scale of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), and the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID-I).Results Both the GAI-PV and GAI-PV-SF exhibited excellent internal consistency and desirable concurrent validity against GHQ-28 and GDS-15. The optimal cutpoint score to detect current generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) was 10/11 and 13/14 for GAI-PV in the community-dwelling and psychogeriatric samples, respectively, and 3/4 for GAI-PV-SF in both study samples. A good test-retest reliability and a single-factor structure were also demonstrated.Conclusion Sound psychometric properties of the GAI-PV in both subsamples suggest that the instrument could be used successfully as an accurate screening instrument in the elderly Iranian population.

scholarly journals The Validity and Reliability of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 in Screening for Post-Stroke Depression

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piyapat Dajpratham ◽  
Panate Pukrittayakamee ◽  
Wanlop Atsariyasing ◽  
Kamonporn Wannarit ◽  
Jariya Boonhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Positive Likelihood Ratio ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Psychiatric Interview ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Post Stroke Depression

Abstract Background: Depression affects about 30% of stroke survivors within five years. Timely diagnosis and management of post-stroke depression facilitate motor recovery and improve independence. The original version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is recognized as a good screening tool for post-stroke depression. However, no validation studies have been undertaken for the use of the Thai PHQ-9 in screening for depression among Thai stroke patients. Methods: The objectives were to determine the criterion validity and reliability of the Thai PHQ-9 in screening for post-stroke depression by comparing its results with those of a psychiatric interview as the gold standard. First-ever stroke patients aged ≥ 45 years with a stroke duration 2 weeks–2 years were administered the Thai PHQ-9. The gold standard was a psychiatric interview leading to a DSM-5 diagnosis of depressive disorder. The summed-scored-based diagnosis of depressive disorder with the PHQ-9 was obtained. Validity and reliability analyses, and a receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, were performed. Results: In all, 115 stroke patients with a mean age of 64 years (SD: 10 years) were enrolled. The mean PHQ-9 score was 5.2 (SD: 4.8). Using the DSM-5 criteria, 23 patients (20%) were diagnosed with depressive disorder. The Thai PHQ-9 had satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.78). The algorithm-based diagnosis of the Thai PHQ-9 had low sensitivity (0.52) but very high specificity (0.94) and positive likelihood ratio (9.6). Used as a summed-scored-based diagnosis, an optimal cut-off score of six revealed a sensitivity of 0.87, specificity of 0.75, positive predictive value of 0.46, negative predictive value of 0.95, and positive likelihood ratio of 3.5. The area under the curve was 0.87 (95% CI: 0.78–0.96). Conclusions: The Thai PHQ-9 has acceptable psychometric properties for screening for post-stroke depression, with a recommended cut-off score of ≥ 6 for a Thai population.

scholarly journals Prevalence and predictors of post stroke depression among elderly stroke survivors

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (8) ◽  
pp. 621-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuella Barros dos Santos ◽  
Rosalina Aparecida Partezani Rodrigues ◽  
Octávio Marques Pontes-Neto
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Functional Dependence ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Clinical Predictors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Post Stroke Depression

ABSTRACT Objective To identify the prevalence of post stroke depression (PSD) and their socio-demographic and clinical predictors among elderly stroke survivors after hospital discharge to home. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 90 elderly stroke survivors were evaluated 14 days after hospital discharge with the following scales: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Functional Independence Measure, and Geriatric Depression Scale – 15 items (GDS-15). PSD was defined as a score > 5 on GDS-15. After univariate analyses, a multivariate logistic regression model was built to identify independent predictors of PSD. Results Fourteen days after hospital discharge, 27.7% (95%CI 18.1 to 37.2) of elderly stroke survivors had PSD. Functional dependence was the only independent predictor of PSD (OR: 1.04 95%CI: 1.01 to 1.09; p = 0.02). Conclusion After stroke, depressive symptoms are common among elderly survivors. The degree of functional dependency is the main predictor of PSD among elderly stroke patients in Brazil.

Portuguese Version of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5): Comparison of Latent Models and Other Psychometric Properties in a Sample of Fire Fighters

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Carvalho ◽  
Carolina da Motta ◽  
José Pinto Gouveia
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Latent Structure ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Competing Models ◽  
Arousal Model

<p>The PCL (Weathers et al., 1993) is a useful and widely used measure to assess PTSD symptoms in clinical and research contexts, exhibiting adequate psychometric properties across its several versions and translations (e. g. Carvalho et al., 2015; Wilkins et al., 2011). The current study analyzed the psychometric properties (latent structure, internal consistency, temporal reliability, and convergent validity) of the Portuguese version of the PCL for the DSM-5 (PCL-5, Weathers et al., 2013) in a sample of firefighters. This study also aimed to contribute with empirical data to clarify the best latent structure of DSM-5 PTSD symptoms. Specifically, the DSM-5 four-factor model and other competing models for PTSD symptoms (four-factor Dysphoria model, five-factor Dysphoric Arousal model, six-factor Anhedonia model, six-factor Externalizing Behavior model, and seven-factor Hybrid model) applied to PCL-5 were analyzed and compared in this paper.<br></p>

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