Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Amharic Version of the World Health Organization's Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) Screening Tool Among Pregnant Women in North West Ethiopia, 2022: A Psychometric Validation.

Background: The prevalence of prenatal common mental disorders afflicting the global community, including Ethiopia, is thriving. Therefore, a time-efficient and valid screening tool is required. This study aimed to culturally adapt and validate the self-reporting questionnaire-20 tool developed by the World Health Organization among pregnant mothers in Ethiopia. Methods: A total of 310 pregnant women completed the questionnaire at two selected health centers in the regional state of Amhara. The World Health Organization's Self Reporting Questionnaire-20 tool was first translated into Amharic by two experts. The back translation was done by two English experts. Internal consistency and reliability were assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Convergent and discriminant validity were assessed using composite reliability and extracted mean variance. SRQ-20 was tested for reliability and validity using principal components analysis and the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sample adequacy with a cutoff value of 0.50 for each item. Results: The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure (KMO = 0.733) for sample adequacy and the Bartlett's sphericity test for the identity matrix indicated that the data were amenable to exploratory factor analysis. Principal components analysis identified six factors that explained 64% of the variation in the self-report questionnaire 20. Cronbach's alpha was 0.817 for the entire scale and the extracted mean variance was greater than 0.5 for all factors, indicating convergent validity. The extracted mean variance, composite reliability, and factor loadings were all greater than 0.75 for all factors in this study, indicating that convergent validity was satisfactory and that discriminatory validity was also satisfied. The composite factor reliability scores ranged from 0.74 to 0.84, and the square roots of the mean variances were greater than the factor correlation scores. Conclusion: The interview-based, culturally-adapted 20-item Amharic version of the SRQ-20 tool demonstrated good cultural adaptation and was also found to be valid and reliable in the present context.

Using the WHO Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) to Detect Symptoms of Common Mental Disorders among Pregnant Women in Vietnam: a Validation Study.

Purpose: Detection of antenatal common mental disorders in low-resource settings like Vietnam is important and requires a reliable, valid and practical screening tool. Currently, there is no such tool validated for use among pregnant women in Vietnam. This study aims to assess the validity of the Vietnamese version of the 20-item Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) by evaluating its reliability, factorial structure, and performance in detecting common mental disorder (CMD) symptoms, thereby identifying the optimum cut-off score for CMD screening among pregnant women in Vietnam. Participants and Methods: A total of 210 pregnant women from four rural communes participated in a face-to-face interview using the Vietnamese version of the SRQ-20, followed by a clinical diagnostic interview based on ICD-10 diagnostic criteria of CMDs. The reliability of the SRQ-20 was assessed by calculating the scale's Cronbach's alpha to measure internal consistency. Factor analyses were undertaken to examine the factor structure of the instrument. The Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to assess the performance of the SRQ-20 against the clinical diagnosis and to identify the optimum cut-off score. Results: Internal consistency was good, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.87. Factor analyses resulted in a 4-factor solution. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) for detection of CMDs was 0.90. The optimum cut-off score of the SRQ-20 for detection of CMD symptoms among Vietnamese pregnant women was 5/6. Conclusion: The Vietnamese version of the SRQ-20 has the capacity to detect CMDs among pregnant women effectively and is recommended for use as a screening tool for CMDs in antenatal care settings in Vietnam.

Association of maternal psychological distress with children with overweight/obesity in Ethiopia.

BACKGROUND: Poor maternal mental health is a major risk factor for adverse offspring health outcomes, including overweight/obesity status. Maternal mental distress is highly prevalent and associated with parenting practices influencing child weight. To date, there is little information documented in Ethiopia on maternal mental distress and children with overweight/obesity status. This study examined the association between maternal mental distress and children with overweight/obesity among mother-child dyads in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. METHODS: An observational population-based cross-sectional study was conducted among mother-child dyads in representative samples in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Maternal mental distress was measured using the Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ)-20. Child/adolescent overweight/obesity was defined as more than 1 SD above the median World Health Organization (WHO) growth reference. Multivariate logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS: The prevalence of maternal mental distress and children with overweight/obesity was estimated to be 10.1% and 28.8%, respectively. After adjusting for confounders, including maternal education, maternal occupation, average monthly household income, maternal body mass index (BMI) and the number of household members/family size, maternal psychological distress was not associated with offspring overweight/obesity status (adjusted OR [aOR] = 0.54; 95% CI: 0.25, 1.14). CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of an association between maternal psychological distress and children with overweight/obesity. This lack of association might be attributable to our cross-sectional study design. Future epidemiologic studies, particularly those using prospectively collected data, are warranted to examine better the effects of maternal psychological distress on offspring body weight.

Subjective social status is associated with happiness but not weight status or psychological distress: An analysis of three prospective birth cohorts from low- and middle-income countries.

Background: Subjective social status (SSS, perception of social position relative to a frame of reference) has been associated with physical, mental and socio-emotional wellbeing. However, these associations may be susceptible to unmeasured confounding by life course objective socio-economic position (SEP; such as wealth, education and employment) and life satisfaction. Purpose: To estimate the association of position on ladders of perceived community respect and perceived economic status with weight, distress and wellbeing, independent of objective SEP in cohorts from three low and middle-income countries. Methods: We used data from birth cohorts in Guatemala (n = 1258), Philippines (n = 1323) and South Africa (n = 1393). We estimated the association of perceived community respect and perceived economic status with body mass index (kg/m2), the World Health Organization's Self-Reported Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) for psychological distress, and Lyubomirsky's Subjective Happiness Scale. We estimated these associations using robust linear regression models adjusting for indicators of life course objective SEP, early life characteristics, adult covariates, and life satisfaction. Results: Participants in South Africa (age 27-28y) rated themselves higher on average for both the respect (7 vs 5 in Guatemala and 6 in Philippines) and economic (5 vs 3 in Guatemala and 4 in Philippines) ladder measures. Position on neither community respect nor economic ladders were associated with BMI or psychological distress. Higher position on community respect (Guatemala: 0.03, 95%CI: 0.01, 0.04; Philippines: 0.03, 95% CI: 0.02, 0.05; South Africa: 0.07, 95%CI: 0.04, 0.09) and economic (Guatemala: 0.02, 95%CI: 0, 0.04; Philippines: 0.04, 95%CI: 0.02, 0.07; South Africa: 0.07, 95%CI: 0.04, 0.10) ladders were associated with greater happiness. Conclusions: Subjective social status showed small but consistent associations with happiness in birth cohorts independent of life-course SEP.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Psychological Well-Being of Surgeons in Pakistan: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic left a profound and pervasive impact on the healthcare infrastructure on a global scale. Since its onset, the pattern of reported cases and its associated mortality had shown variability with intermittent peaks causing a significant effect on the psychological well-being of the surgeons of Pakistan. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental well-being of surgeons in Pakistan. Methods This multicenter cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the psychological well-being of surgeons in Pakistan. The validated Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) tool was circulated electronically via Google Forms (Google, Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA) in the practicing surgical fraternity across all five regions of Pakistan, i.e., Sindh, Punjab, Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Results This study showed that the female gender, having fewer years of working experience, non-satisfaction with the available personal protective equipment (PPE), and working in the public sector were the factors affecting the psychological well-being of surgeons during the pandemic. Conclusion Considering the continuous rise in new cases during the ongoing pandemic, the mental health of surgeons working in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) such as Pakistan has been significantly affected. There is an undeniable need to pay close attention to their psychological well-being. Measures need to be undertaken to ensure their physical and mental health and wellness.

Trastornos mentales y calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en profesionales de Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos / Mental disorders and health-related quality of life in Intensive Care Units professionals

Resumen Los profesionales de la salud de las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) enfrentan situaciones de sufrimiento humano, competitividad y demanda, que podrían perjudicar su calidad de vida y su salud mental. El objetivo del estudio fue describir los trastornos mentales comunes y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en profesionales de la salud de la UCI en Salvador, Brasil. Este estudio transversal con 195 profesionales utilizó un cuestionario sociodemográfico y laboral, el Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) de trastornos mentales comunes y el 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36v2) de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. El 29.7 % de los profesionales presentaron trastornos mentales comunes, especialmente entre profesionales de enfermería (RP = 2.28; IC 1.19-4.39; p = .007). La calidad de vida relacionada con la salud para todos los profesionales estuvo disminuida, principalmente en función social (44.25 ± 10.15) y rol emocional (45.86 ± 10.58). El SRQ-20 correlacionó fuertemente con los dominios dolor corporal (r = -.502), salud general (r = -.526), vitalidad (r = -.656), función social (r = -.608), salud mental (r = -.631) y el componente de salud mental (r = -.638) del SF-36v2 (p < .01). Los profesionales con trastornos mentales comunes mostraron una calidad de vida relacionada con la salud más deteriorada, esencialmente en dominios del componente de salud mental, y refirieron también dolor corporal. Es necesario discutir e implementar estrategias de evaluación, prevención y promoción de la salud mental entre los profesionales de las UCI para que sean consideradas dentro de las políticas de salud laboral.

Magnitude of common mental disorders and factors associated among people living in Addis Ababa Ethiopia 2018: community based cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Common mental disorders are a group of distress states manifesting with anxiety, depressive and unexplained somatic symptoms, affecting individuals in different age groups, causes suffering to the individuals, families and community. OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the magnitude of Common mental disorder and associated factors among people living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. METHODS: Community based cross sectional study design was conducted from November 1 to 30, 2018 among people living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Multistage sampling technique was used to get a total of 755 samples. Common Mental Disorder was assessed through interview using Self-Reported questionnaire (SRQ-20). The collected data were coded, entered into EPI-Info 7 and analysed by using SPPS version 20. Descriptive, analytical statistical procedure; bivariate and multivariate binary logistic regressions with odds ratios and 95% confidence interval was employed. The statistical significance was accepted at p value < 0.05. RESULT: In this study a total of 723 study subjects were participated, with response rate of 95.7%.The prevalence of common mental disorders was 24.7% with [95%CI; 21.6 - 27.7]. Females (AOR=2.1; 95% CI; 1.39- 3.23), Divorced/widowed (AOR=2.55; 95% CI; 1.16- 5.59), daily labourers (AOR=2.52; 95% CI; 1.3- 4.88, chronic medical illness (AOR=4.5; 95% CI; 2.46- 8.24). are independent predictors of CMD and educational status (primary, secondary and diploma) was positively associated with CMD. in this study. Regarding education (primary, secondary and diploma) (AOR=0.34; 95% CI; 0.17-0.66) and (AOR=0.35; 95% CI; 0.19-0.67) has positively associated with common mental disorders. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of common mental disorders was found high. Female sex, marital status like Divorced/Widowed, daily labour workers and chronic medical illness were found to be independent predictors of CMD and educational status (primary, secondary school and diploma holders) was were found to be protective factors.

Postpartum Mental Health in Rural South Africa: Socioeconomic Stressors and Worsening Mental Health.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to characterize patterns of worsening mental health during the postpartum period among women in rural areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa, and to identify correlates with household demographic factors. METHODS: We collected data on maternal mental health symptoms shortly after birth and then again 7 months postpartum using the World Health Organization self-reporting questionnaire (SRQ-20) from December 2017 to November 2018. The absolute change in SRQ-20 symptom score was calculated to determine worsening mental health over the postpartum period. Linear regressions were performed to investigate factors associated with mental health symptom scores at varying postpartum time points. RESULTS: We found increased reporting of poor mental health symptoms at 7 months postpartum as compared to shortly after birth (n = 224). Worsening maternal mental health over the postpartum period was associated with higher SRQ-20 symptom score shortly after birth (p < 0.001) and reported food insecurity at 7 months (p < 0.001). SRQ-20 symptom scores in the postpartum period were not associated with breastfeeding in the past 24 h reported at 7 months postpartum (p = 0.08). CONCLUSIONS FOR PRACTICE: Women in rural South Africa, like women in many settings, may be vulnerable to worsening postpartum mental health when they lack sufficient socioeconomic resources and when they have pre-existing depressive/anxiety symptoms.

Socioeconomic position over the life-course and subjective social status in relation to nutritional status and mental health among Guatemalan adults.

OBJECTIVE: We study how life course objective socioeconomic position (SEP) predicts subjective social status (SSS) and the extent to which SSS mediates the association of objective SEP with nutritional status and mental health outcomes. METHODS: We use data from participants of the INCAP Longitudinal Study 1969-2018 (n = 1258) from Guatemala. We use the MacArthur ladder for two measures of SSS - perceived community respect and perceived economic status. We estimate the association of SSS with health outcomes after adjusting for early life characteristics and life course objective SEP (wealth, schooling, employment) using linear regression. We use path analysis to study the extent of mediation by SSS on the health outcomes of body mass index (BMI; kg/m2), psychological distress (using the WHO Self-Reported Questionnaire; SRQ-20) and happiness, using the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS). RESULTS: Median participant rating was 5 [IQR: 3-8] for the perceived community respect and 3 [IQR: 1-5] for the perceived economic status, with no differences by sex. Objective SEP in early life and adulthood were predictive of both measures of SSS in middle adulthood as well as health outcomes (BMI, SRQ-20 and SHS). Perceived community respect (z-scores; 1 z = 3.1 units) was positively associated with happiness (0.13, 95 % CI: 0.07, 0.19). Perceived economic status (z-scores; 1 z = 2.3 units) was inversely associated with psychological distress (-0.28, 95 % CI: -0.47, -0.09). Neither measure of SSS was associated with BMI. Neither perceived community respect nor perceived economic status attenuated associations of objective SEP with health outcomes on inclusion as a mediator. CONCLUSIONS: Subjective social status was independently associated with happiness and psychological distress in middle adulthood after adjusting for objective SEP. Moreover, association of objective SEP with health was not mediated by SSS, suggesting potentially independent pathways.

Relative and absolute wealth mobility since birth in relation to health and human capital in middle adulthood: An analysis of a Guatemalan birth cohort.

BACKGROUND: Wealth mobility, as both relative (positional) and absolute (material) wealth acquisition, may counteract negative consequences of early life adversities on adult health. METHODS: We use longitudinal data (1967-2018) from the INCAP birth cohort, Guatemala (n = 1386). Using wealth as a measure of socio-economic position, we assess the association of life course relative mobility using latent class analysis and absolute material gains using conditional wealth measures. We estimate associations of wealth mobility with indicators of human capital, specifically height, weight status (BMI in kg/m2), psychological distress (WHO SRQ-20 score) and fluid intelligence (Ravens Progressive Matrices score; RPM) in middle adulthood. RESULTS: We identified four latent classes of relative mobility - Stable Low (n = 498), Stable High (n = 223), Downwardly Mobile (n = 201) and Upwardly Mobile (n = 464). Attained schooling (years) was positively associated with membership in Upwardly Mobile (odds ratio; 1.50, 95%CI: 1.31, 1.71) vs Stable Low, and inversely with membership in Downwardly Mobile (0.65, 95%CI: 0.54, 0.79) vs Stable High. Being Upwardly Mobile (vs Stable Low) was positively associated with height (1.88 cm, 95%CI: 1.04, 2.72), relative weight (1.32 kg/m2, 95%CI: 0.57, 2.07), lower psychological distress (-0.82 units, 95%CI: 1.34, -0.29) and fluid intelligence (0.94 units, 95%CI: 0.28, 1.59). Being Downwardly Mobile (vs Stable High) was associated with lower fluid intelligence (-2.69 units, 95%CI: 3.69, -1.68), and higher psychological distress (1.15 units, 95%CI: 0.34, 1.95). Absolute wealth gains (z-scores) from early to middle adulthood were positively associated with relative weight (0.62 kg/m2, 95%CI: 0.28, 0.96), lower psychological distress (-0.37 units, 95%CI: 0.60, -0.14) and fluid intelligence (0.50 units, 95%CI: 0.21, 0.79). CONCLUSIONS: Higher attained schooling provided a pathway for upward relative mobility and higher absolute wealth gains as well as protection against downward relative mobility. Upward mobility was associated with lower psychological distress and higher fluid intelligence but also higher weight status.

Epidemiological Correlates of Psychological Distress in a Rural Community of South India: A Cross-sectional Study.

CONTEXT: Integration of mental health into primary care is essential to establish access to mental health services. Screening the community for psychological distress is the first step. AIMS: The aim of the study was to estimate the burden and the determinants of psychological distress in a rural community. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This was a community-based cross-sectional study among adult members of a rural community of Nitte Village in Udupi district in Karnataka, South India. METHODOLOGY: Three hundred and ten households were surveyed using the World Health Organization Self-Reported Questionnaire (SRQ). A cutoff value of 8 in SRQ was taken as screening positive. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Descriptive data were analyzed in proportions, whereas Chi-square test and regression analysis were used to explore associations. RESULTS: Hypertension and diabetes were the two common comorbidities. The prevalence of psychological distress was 42.4 per thousand. "Being easily tired" and "feeling tired all the time" were the two most common responses out of the SRQ checklist. Distress was significantly associated with gender, educational status, and marital status. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of psychological distress was 42.4 per thousand, and somatic complaints were common presentations of distress in the study population.

Transtornos psiquiátricos menores em familiares cuidadores de usuários de Centros de Atenção Psicossocial: prevalência e fatores associados / Minor psychiatric disorders among family caregivers of users of Psychosocial Care Centers: prevalence and associated factors

Resumo Este estudo buscou identificar a prevalência e os fatores associados à manifestação de Transtornos Psiquiátricos Menores entre 537 cuidadores familiares de pessoas em sofrimento psíquico atendidas em 16 Centros de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS) localizados na 21ª região de saúde do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Para análise, munindo-se de um modelo teórico hierarquizado, utilizou-se regressão de Poisson com o cálculo das razões de prevalência ajustadas. A prevalência de Transtornos Psiquiátricos Menores encontrada na população estudada foi de 42,1% (N = 226 IC: 38% - 46,3%). Os fatores associados a esses transtornos foram: sexo feminino (RP: 1,54); vínculo próximo com o usuário, em especial pais/mães (RP: 2,00); baixa escolaridade, apresentando uma razão de prevalência de RP: 1,85 no estrato mais baixo; possuir problemas de saúde (RP: 1,24); referir problemas de nervos (RP: 3,02); baixo desempenho de avaliação da qualidade de vida nos âmbitos físico (RP:1,84) e de meio ambiente (RP:1,95); insatisfação com as relações familiares (RP: 1,56); falta de apoio familiar (RP: 1,25) e sentimento de sobrecarga, para qual foi encontrado uma razão de prevalência de RP: 2,61 entre os indivíduos com maior nível de sobrecarga.

Abstract This study aimed to identify the prevalence of the manifestation of Minor Psychiatric Disorders and its associated factors among 537 family caregivers of people living with psychological distress attended at 16 Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) located in the 21st health region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Considering a hierarchical theoretical model, the analysis adopted a Poisson regression to calculate the adjusted prevalence ratios. The prevalence of Minor Psychiatric Disorders found in the studied population was 42.1% (N = 226 CI: 38%-46,3%). Factors associated with these disorders were being female (PR: 1.54), having a close relationship with the user, especially fathers/mothers (PR: 2.00), low schooling, within a prevalence ratio of PR: 1.85 in the lowest stratum, presence of health problems (PR: 1.24); reporting neurological problems (PR: 3.02), low performance in the evaluation of the quality of life in the physical (PR: 1.84) and environmental (PR: 1.95) aspects, dissatisfaction with family relationships (PR: 1.56), lack of family support (PR: 1.25) and feeling of burden, with a prevalence ratio of PR: 2.61 among individuals with higher level of burden.

Evidence of gut enteropathy and factors associated with undernutrition among slum-dwelling adults in Bangladesh.

BACKGROUND: Adult undernutrition (BMI <18.5 kg/m2) is responsible for immune deficits, increased risk of disease burden, and higher rates of mortality. The prevalence of adult undernutrition in Bangladesh is substantial, but there have been few studies on the etiology of this condition for the inhabitants of urban slums. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with undernutrition among slum-dwelling adults in Bangladesh. METHODS: A case-control study was conducted in the Bauniabadh area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. 270 adult participants (135 cases with a BMI <18.5 and 135 controls with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9) aged 18-45 y were enrolled between October 2018 and January 2019. Sociodemographic variables, dietary diversity, micronutrient deficiencies, psychological symptoms, infection, and biomarkers of gut health were assessed to identify the factors associated with undernutrition using multivariable logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: A higher number of siblings [adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.39; 95% CI: 1.11, 1.77], increased self-reporting questionnaire-20 score (an instrument to screen mental health disorders and detect psychological symptoms) (aOR: 1.12; 95% CI: 1.04, 1.23), elevated fecal concentration of α-1 antitrypsin (aOR: 4.82; 95% CI: 1.01, 25.29), and anemia (aOR: 3.63; 95% CI: 1.62, 8.58) were positively associated with undernutrition in adults. Age (aOR: 0.90; 95% CI: 0.84, 0.96), dietary diversity score (aOR: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.56, 0.99), C-reactive protein (aOR: 0.82; 95% CI: 0.73, 0.92), Helicobacter pylori infection (aOR: 0.11; 95% CI: 0.05, 0.23), and always washing hands before eating or preparing foods (aOR: 0.33; 95% CI: 0.12, 0.87) were associated with reduced odds of undernutrition among the study population. CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that undernutrition in slum-dwelling adults in Bangladesh is associated with numerous physiological and sociodemographic factors, including evidence of gastrointestinal inflammation and altered intestinal permeability.

The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Mental Distress among College Students in Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Although mental health problems affect the general population, students are highly vulnerable to psychological disorders. Mental distress among students is a cause of concern as it may impair their behavior and diminish learning, which could negatively affect their academic performance. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and the factors associated with mental distress among college students in Southern Ethiopia. METHODS: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 280 regular students of Hawassa College of Health Sciences. Mental distress was measured using a Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). The data were entered into Epi-Info version 3.5.4 and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Multivariable logistic analysis was performed following bivariate analysis to adjust for the effect of confounders. RESULT: The prevalence of mental distress among the study subjects was found to be 59 (22.30%). Female students were 2.08 times more likely to have mental distress as compared to male students (AOR =2.08 [95% CI: 1.14-3.82]). The odds of mental distress among third-year students was 60% lower compared to second-year students [AOR = 0.40; 95 % CI, (0.19, 0.87)]. Students who were from Amhara ethnic group were 3.37 times more likely to have mental distress as compared to students from Sidama ethnic group [AOR=3.37;95%CI (1.13-10.09)]. Moreover, students who had Grade Point Average of below 60% were 4.69 times more likely to be mentally distressed as compared to those students who scored Grade Point Average of greater or equal to 60% (AOR= 4.69; 95% CI,[ 2.46, 8.96). CONCLUSION: The finding suggests the importance of providing mental health counseling support for students as part of the teaching and learning process. More research to further explore the multiple factors influencing students' mental health condition should also be conducted.

Qualidade de vida e fatores associados à suspeição de transtornos mentais comuns em estudantes de Medicina em universidade de integração latino-americana / Quality of life and associated factors with suspicion of common mental disorders in Medicine students at a university of latin american integration

Nesta tese, objetivou-se caracterizar o perfil, os fatores associados à suspeição de Transtornos Mentais Comuns (TMC) e a autopercepção da qualidade de vida (QV) nos estudantes do curso de Medicina da Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana (UNILA). Foi realizado um estudo analítico transversal com 202 alunos brasileiros e estrangeiros latinoamericanos. O questionário Perfil do Participante foi validado através do índice de validade de conteúdo (IVC) e aplicado nos alunos brasileiros e estrangeiros. Foram aplicados nos estudantes brasileiros o Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) e o World Health Organization Questionnaire for Quality of Life - bref (WHOQoL-BREF) para avaliação da suspeição de TMC e da QV, respectivamente. Foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os grupos de alunos brasileiros e estrangeiros. As médias de idade (p = 0,006), da renda familiar (p = 0,002) e de horas por semana de atividade física (p < 0,0001) eram maiores nos brasileiros, assim como, foi encontrado menor número de pessoas que viviam com a renda familiar média (p = 0,002) e maior porcentagem de alunos que consideraram o autodesempenho acadêmico bom/excelente (p = 0,032) neste grupo. A condição de estar solteiro (p < 0,0001), ter religião (p = 0,007), nunca ter feito tratamento psiquiátrico/psicológico (p < 0,0001), sexo feminino (p = 0,041) e menor média da carga horária de sono diária (p < 0,0001) foram observadas em maior porcentagem nos estrangeiros. A prevalência de suspeição de TMC no grupo de estudantes brasileiros foi de 40% com IC95%: [0,31 ; 0,49]. Através da análise pela regressão logística, os domínios psicológico (p < 0,0001) e físico (p = 0,028) do WHOQoL-BREF, o período do curso (p = 0,039), a alimentação (p = 0,009) e achar o curso estressante (p = 0,034) foram associados à suspeição de presença de TMC no grupo de brasileiros. A partir dos resultados encontrados nesse trabalho, verifica-se a necessidade de pesquisas de causalidade de suspeição de TMC e de intensificar os conhecimentos, ampliar a prática de condutas no dia a dia e planejar ações a favor da saúde mental e saúde física do futuro médico

This thesis aimed to characterize the profile, the associated factors with suspicion of Common Mental Disorders (CMD) and the self-perception of quality of life (QoL) in Medicine students at the Federal University of Latin American Integration (UNILA). A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with 202 Brazilian and foreign (latin american) students. The Participant Profile questionnaire was validated through the content validity index (CVI) and applied to Brazilian and foreign students. Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) and World Health Organization Questionnaire for Quality of Life - bref (WHOQoL-BREF) were applied to Brazilian students to evaluate suspicion of CMD and QoL, respectively. Statistically significant differences were observed between groups of Brazilian and foreign students. The average age (p = 0.006), family income (p = 0.002) and hours per week of physical activity (p < 0.0001) were higher in Brazilians, and a lower number of people living with average family income (p = 0.002) and higher percentage of students who considered good / excellent academic self-performance (p = 0.032) in this group. The condition of being single (p < 0.0001), having religion (p = 0.007), never having received psychiatric / psychological treatment (p < 0.0001), female gender (p = 0.041) and lower average daily load of sleep (p < 0.0001) were observed in higher percentage in foreign students. The prevalence of suspected CMD in Brazilian students was 40% with 95% CI: [0.31 ; 0.49]. Through logistic regression analysis, the psychological (p < 0.0001) and physical (p = 0.028) domains of the WHOQoLBREF, the course time (p = 0.039), the diet (p = 0.009) and finding the course stressful (p = 0.034) were associated with suspected presence of CMD in the group of Brazilians students. From the results found in this study, it is necessary to investigate causality of suspected CMD and to intensify knowledge, to expand the practice of daily conduct and to plan actions and to improve of mental health and physical health of the future Medicine doctor

Validation of the WHO self-reporting questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) item in primary health care settings in Eritrea.

BACKGROUND: In Eritrea, highly centralized mental health care services and lack of trained psychiatric personnel at primary health care units remain a challenge to the mental health care system. These problems can be minimized by introducing screening programs with a simple screening tool for mental disorders in the primary health care settings. Thus, this study aimed to assess the validity of the WHO self-reporting questionnaire 20 (SRQ-20) in Tigrigna version for use in Eritrean primary health care setting. METHODS: The SRQ-20 was translated into a local language (Tigrinya) in a process of forward and backward translation. SRQ-20 data were collected in a primary health care setting on 266 respondents. Internal reliability was tested using Cronbach's alpha. Factorial validity was done using principal component analysis with varimax rotation to investigate whether SRQ-20 items properly measure the underlying dimensions of mental illness. Criterion validity was analyzed by looking at the relationship between the SRQ-20 and Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Sensitivity, specificity and the predictive values of the screening instrument were used to assess how well the results of SRQ-20 correspond with the criterion instrument. RESULTS: The SRQ-20 had good internal reliability (α = 0.78). Factor analysis yielded two factors, explaining 31.2% of the total variance. The instrument performed well in detecting common mental disorders, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.879 (SE = 0.23, 95% CI 0.83-0.92) to the overall sample and with optimal cut-off score at 5/6 with sensitivity 78.6% and specificity 81.5%. Cut-off scores were different for women (5/6) and men (4/5). For male participants, the AUC statistic was 0.877 (SE = 0.04, 95% CI 0.79-0.96) and 0.871 (SE = 0.02 95% CI 0.81-0.92) for female participants. CONCLUSION: The Tigrinya version of the SRQ-20 can be used for screening probable common mental disorders in Eritrean primary health care setting, but cut-off scores need to be adjusted for men and women separately.

Minor psychiatric disorders and their associations in family caregivers of people with mental disorders / Transtornos psiquiátricos menores e suas associações em familiares cuidadores de pessoas com transtorno mental

Abstract This study aims to analyze the occurrence of minor psychiatric disorder and their associations in relatives of people with mental disorders. This is a cross-sectional study of 1164 relatives. For the tracking of minor psychiatric disorders the Self-Reporting Questionnaire Scale (SRQ20) was used, adopting 6/8 as cut-off point. Bivariate analyzes were conducted using Chi-squared test. Trends among strata of independent variables were investigated in relation to the outcome using nonparametric linear trend test. Statistic significance was defined as p-value < 0.05. Crude and adjusted binary logistic regressions were conducted using as a basis the hierarchical model developed through a systematic literature review. It was observed in the population a prevalence of 46.9% for minor psychiatric disorders. Higher prevalence of minor psychiatric disorders were strongly associated with the female gender, older age, first degree family ties, not having a paid work, lower education level, lower income, health problems, lower quality of life and feeling of burden. Many factors are related to the emotional and mental illness of family caregivers, demanding health services to be prepared to recognize and intervene in these situations.

Resumo Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar a ocorrência de transtornos psiquiátricos menores e suas associações em familiares de pessoas com transtornos mentais. Estudo transversal realizado com 1.164 familiares. Para o rastreamento utilizou-se o Self-Reporting Questionnaire Scale (SRQ20). Análises bivariadas foram realizadas com uso do teste Qui-quadrado. Tendências entre os estratos foram investigados em relação ao desfecho por meio do teste não paramétrico de tendência linear. Significância estatística foi definida como p < 0,05. Regressões logísticas binárias brutas e ajustadas foram realizadas utilizando como base um modelo hierárquico desenvolvido através de uma revisão sistemática da literatura. Observou-se prevalência de 46,9% de transtornos psiquiátricos menores. Maior prevalência desses transtornos esteve fortemente associada ao sexo feminino, idade avançada, laços familiares de primeiro grau, não possuir trabalho remunerado, nível de educação mais baixo, menor renda, problemas de saúde, baixa qualidade de vida e sentimento de sobrecarga. Muitos fatores estão associados à doença emocional e mental dos cuidadores familiares, exigindo que serviços de saúde estejam preparados para reconhecer e intervir nessas situações.

Validation of the Self Reporting Questionnaire 20-Item (SRQ-20) for Use in a Low- and Middle-Income Country Emergency Centre Setting.

Common mental disorders are highly prevalent in emergency centre (EC) patients, yet few brief screening tools have been validated for low- and middle-income country (LMIC) ECs. This study explored the psychometric properties of the SRQ-20 screening tool in South African ECs using the Mini Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) as the gold standard comparison tool. Patients (n=200) from two ECs in Cape Town, South Africa were interviewed using the SRQ-20 and the MINI. Internal consistency, screening properties and factorial validity were examined. The SRQ-20 was effective in identifying participants with major depression, anxiety disorders or suicidality and displayed good internal consistency. The optimal cutoff scores were 4/5 and 6/7 for men and women respectively. The factor structure differed by gender. The SRQ-20 is a useful tool for EC settings in South Africa and holds promise for task-shifted approaches to decreasing the LMIC burden of mental disorders.

Education Mitigates the Relationship of Stress and Mental Disorders Among Rural Indian Women.

BACKGROUND: Common mental disorders (CMD) are a constellation of mental health conditions that include depression, anxiety, and other related nonpsychotic affective disorders. Qualitative explanatory models of mental health among reproductive-aged women in India reveal that distress is strongly associated with CMD. The relationship of perceived stress and CMD might be attenuated or exacerbated based on an individual's sociodemographic characteristics. OBJECTIVES: To screen for Common Mental Disorders (CMD) among reproductive-aged women from rural western India and explore how the relationship between perceived stress and CMD screening status varies by sociodemographic characteristics. METHODS: Cross-sectional survey of 700 women from rural Gujarat, India. CMD screening status was assessed using Self-Reported Questionnaire 20 (SRQ-20). Factors associated with CMD screening status were evaluated using multivariable logistic regression. Effect modification for the relationship of perceived stress and CMD screening status was assessed using interaction terms and interpreted in terms of predicted probabilities. FINDINGS: The analytic cohort included 663 women, with roughly 1 in 4 screening positive for CMD (157, 23.7%). Poor income, low education, food insecurity, and recurrent thoughts after traumatic events were associated with increased risk of positive CMD screen. Perceived stress was closely associated with CMD screening status. Higher education attenuated the relationship between high levels of stress and CMD screening status (82.3%, 88.8%, 32.9%; P value for trend: 0.03). Increasing income and age attenuated the link between moderate stress and CMD. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest a high burden of possible CMD among reproductive-aged women from rural western India. Higher education might mitigate the association between elevated stress and CMD. Future efforts to improve mental health in rural India should focus on preventing CMD by enhancing rural women's self-efficacy and problem-solving capabilities to overcome challenging life events and stressors, thereby reducing the risk of CMD.

Influência da organização do trabalho sobre a prevalência de transtornos mentais comuns dos agentes comunitários de saúde de Belo Horizonte / Influence of work organization on the prevalence of common mental disorders among community health workers in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Resumo Introdução: à medida que se reconhece o papel dos agentes comunitários de saúde (ACS) para os objetivos do sistema de saúde, é evidente a preocupação com a prevalência de sintomas psíquicos entre esses trabalhadores, conclamando a identificação de indicadores passíveis de serem modificados em favor da saúde mental dos ACS. Objetivo: examinar associações entre a prevalência de transtornos mentais comuns (TMC) e condições de trabalho entre ACS inseridos nos serviços de atenção básica de Belo Horizonte, MG. Método: a amostra aleatória e representativa incluiu 196 sujeitos. Utilizou-se o Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) e questionário autopreenchível que continha blocos relacionados às questões sociodemográficas, ocupacionais e hábitos de vida. A análise multivariável adotou entrada hierárquica das variáveis e regressão de Poisson com estimativa da variância robusta. Resultados: a prevalência de TMC de 26,5% foi associada à alta demanda psicológica, relato de agressões contra o trabalhador e insatisfação com as relações pessoais. Conclusão: a significância da associação no tocante à demanda psicológica no trabalho é preocupante, pois seria possível projetar o trabalho dos ACS sem ultrapassar os seus próprios limites. Adequações do modelo organizacional e redesenho das tarefas podem contribuir favoravelmente para a saúde mental dos ACS.

Abstract Introduction: as the role of community health workers (CHW) is recognized to health system objectives it is clear the concern about prevalence of psychological symptoms among these workers, urging the identification of indicators that can be modified in favor of CHWs' mental health. Objective: to examine associations between the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) and work conditions among CHWs inserted into the primary health care of the city of Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Method: random and representative sample that included 196 individuals. Data was collected through a Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) and a self-administered questionnaire containing blocks related to sociodemographic questions, occupational and lifestyle habits. Multivariate analysis adopted hierarchical input of variables and Poisson regression with robust variance estimate. Results: the prevalence of CMD was 26.5% and it was associated with high job demands, reports of aggression against workers and dissatisfaction with personal relationships. Conclusion: the association of significance regarding job demands at work is worrisome because it would be possible to design CHWs' work without having them exceeding their limits. Adequacy of the organizational model and redesign of tasks can contribute positively to CHWs' mental health.