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West Indian med. j ; 56(5): 404-408, Oct. 2007.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-491690

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: This project explores the internal consistency reliability and the concurrent and discriminant validity of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) using a wide cross-section of the student population attending the University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Students enrolled in UWI Foundation courses during the first and second semesters of the 2005/2006 academic year (n = 690; 77% females, 23% males; mean age = 23.4 +/- 7.4 years) were administered the BDI-II along with the Brief Screen for Depression (BSD), the Centre for Epidemiological Studies--Depression Scale (CES-D) and the UCLA Loneliness Scale--Revised. RESULTS: Overall, the BDI-II was found to have an acceptable degree of reliability (alpha = 0.90). The scale also had reasonably good concurrent validity as evidenced by high correlations with scores on the BSD (r = 0.74) and the CES-D (r = 0.71) and acceptable discriminant validity as demonstrated through moderate correlations with the UCLA Loneliness Scale (r = 0.50). This pattern of scores suggests that the majority of the variance underlying the BDI-II assesses depression (50% to 55%) while a smaller degree of the variability (25%) measures a conceptually similar but distinct concept. CONCLUSION: The BDI-II is a reliable and valid measure for assessing depression within the Jamaican population.


OBJETIVO: Este proyecto explora la fiabilidad de la consistencia interna y la validez discriminante y concurrente del inventario de depresión de Beck II (IDB - II) usando una amplia sección transversal de la población estudiantil que asiste a la Universidad de West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. SUJETOS Y MÉTODOS: A los estudiantes matriculados en los cursos de Fundación de UWI durante el primer y segundo semestres del año académico 2005/2006 (n = 690; 77% hembras 23% varones; edad promedio = 23.4 años B1 7.4) se les aplicó el IDB - II junto con la Prueba Breve para la Detección de la Depresión (BSD), la Escala de Depresión del Centro de Estudios Epidemiológicos (CES-D), y la Escala Revisada de Soledad de la Universidad de los Ángeles de California. RESULTADOS: En general, se halló que el IDB - II tenía un grado aceptable de fiabilidad (a = 0.90). La escala también tenía una validez concurrente razonablemente tal como lo evidencian las altas correlaciones con las puntuaciones del BSD (r = 0.74) y el CES-D (r = 0.71), y una validez discriminante aceptable como quedó demostrado mediante las correlaciones moderadas con la Escala de Soledad de UCLA (r = 0.50). Este patrón de puntuaciones sugiere que la mayor parte de la varianza que subyace en el IDB - II evalúa la depresión (50% a 55%) mientras que un grado menor de variabilidad (25%) mide un concepto conceptualmente similar pero distinto. CONCLUSIÓN: El IDB - II constituye un instrumento de medición fiable y válido para evaluar la depresión en la población jamaicana.


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Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Depression/diagnosis , Universities , Depression/epidemiology , Jamaica/epidemiology , Psychometrics , Reproducibility of Results , Psychological Tests
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West Indian med. j ; 55(6): 451-454, Dec. 2006.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-472061

ABSTRACT

Postpartum depression, a potentially serious public health problem can be effectively treated. With the implementation of universal screening with a standardized, self-administered screening tool, in conjunction with appropriate education and training of health care providers to increase awareness of this problem and to impart greater diagnostic suspicion, identification of and early intervention for PPD can be facilitated. There is need for increased collaboration between Obstetric and Consultation Liaison Psychiatric Services, with particular emphasis on the prevention of psychiatric morbidity associated with pregnancy, thereby improving the quality of life for and interaction between mother and child. The establishment of a true Liaison Psychiatric Service dedicated to pregnancy and the postpartum period, with a Psychiatrist employed by the Obstetric Services, may be of great value.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Depression, Postpartum/diagnosis , Mass Screening , Antidepressive Agents/therapeutic use , Depression, Postpartum/drug therapy , Pregnancy , Psychometrics
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West Indian med. j ; 54(6): 387-391, Dec. 2005.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-472797

ABSTRACT

Depression in adolescence is under-recognized although its associated burden of illness is very high. Some frequent associations with depression in this age group are under-achievement, poor lifestyle choices including substance abuse, and a high risk of the persistence of the illness into adulthood There is also an increased risk of mortality related to suicide and harmful lifestyles. For depression in adolescents to be reduced, there needs to be strong collaboration among health professions, adolescents and their caregivers. Non-mental health clinicians must expand their role and become better prepared to recognize, prevent and treat depression in this age-group. Greater public awareness must also be achieved so that adolescents and their caregivers can seek help early.


La depresión en la adolescencia es subreconocida, a pesar de que la carga de padecimientos asociada con ella es muy alta. Algunas de las asociaciones frecuentes de la depresión en este grupo de edad son el bajo rendimiento académico, opciones de vida pobre – incluyendo el abuso de sustancias –, y un alto riesgo de que la enfermedad persista y continúe en la adultez. Existe también un riesgo elevado de mortalidad relacionado con el suicidio y los estilos de vida nocivos. A fin de reducir la depresión en los adolescentes, es necesaria una sólida cooperación entre los profesionales de la salud, los adolescentes y sus cuidadores. Inclusive los clínicos que no se ocupan directamente de la salud mental deben ampliar su función y prepararse mejor para reconocer, prevenir y tratar la depresión en este grupo de edad. También es necesaria una mayor concientización del público con el propósito de que los adolescentes y sus cuidadores puedan buscar ayuda temprano.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adolescent , Mental Health Services , Adolescent Health Services , Depressive Disorder/diagnosis , Comorbidity , Age Factors , Risk Factors , Caribbean Region/epidemiology , Public Health , Diagnostic Tests, Routine , Depressive Disorder/epidemiology , Depressive Disorder/therapy
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