What is the optimal cut-off point of the CES-D-10 for screening depression among Chinese individuals aged 45 and over?
A cut-off point of 10 on the CES-D-10 scale is recommended for screening depression in Chinese adults aged 45 and older.
The identification of these distinct profiles underscores the heterogeneity in depressive symptoms among Chinese middle-aged and older adults. The CES-D-10 scale was demonstrated to have acceptable psychometric properties, with a cut-off point of 10 recommended for future research and practical application.
Fu et al. (Mon,) studied this question.