Psychometric Properties of Responses to an Arabic Version of the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D6)

Overview

Journal J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc

Specialties Nursing
Psychiatry

Date 2016 Mar 2

PMID 26929229

Citations 5

Authors

Yaacov G Bachner

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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.

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