Validity/reliability of PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 depression scales among adults living with HIV/AIDS in western Kenya
Publication Date
2009-02-01Author
Patrick O Monahan, Enbal Shacham, Michael Reece, Kurt Kroenke, Willis Owino Ong’Or, Otieno Omollo, Violet Naanyu Yebei, Claris Ojwang
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Background
Depression greatly burdens sub-Saharan Africa, especially populations living with HIV/AIDS, for whom few validated depression scales exist. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), a brief dual-purpose instrument yielding DSM-IV diagnoses and severity, and PHQ-2, an ultra-brief screening tool, offer advantages in resource-constrained settings.
Objective
To assess the validity/reliability of PHQ-9 and PHQ-2.
Design
Observational, two occasions 7 days apart.
Participants
A total of 347 patients attending psychosocial support groups.
Measurements
Demographics, PHQ-9, PHQ-2, general health perception rating and CD4 count.
Results
Rates for PHQ-9 DSM-IV major depressive disorder (MDD), other …