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Does the PHQ-9 perform well for screening major depression in a Chinese primary care population?
Does the PHQ-9 perform well for screening major depression in a Chinese primary care population?
The PHQ-9 is a valid and acceptable tool for screening major depression in Chinese primary care settings.
Supports PHQ-9 screening in Chinese primary care; extends validation data but requires prospective confirmation.
The PHQ-9 performs well and has acceptable psychometric properties for screening of patients with depression in a Chinese primary care population.
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