Abstract
BACKGROUND: Among existing instruments, the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale has become the gold standard for assessing depressive symptoms. An Arabic version of this instrument is lacking. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the psychometric properties of responses to an abridged Arabic version of the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D6). DESIGN: A total of 125 Bedouin Arabs completed a questionnaire consisting of the HAM-D6 and other Well-Being measures. The HAM-D6 was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis. Concurrent validity was also examined. RESULTS: Responses to the HAM-D6 suggest that this instrument measures a unidimensional construct with each of the scales’ six items contributing significantly to the measurement. Concurrent validity was established by the scale’s negative association with well-being and positive associations with emotional exhaustion and caregiving burden. CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that this abridged Arabic version of the HAM-D6 is appropriate for use for evaluating depressive symptoms.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-30 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
Keywords
- Arabic
- Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
- depression
- psychometric properties
- validity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatric Mental Health