Why the study?
Is the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) a valid screening instrument for anxiety and depressive disorders in non-psychiatric units and community settings in Nigeria?
Population
Patients in non-psychiatric units and a community sample in Nigeria
Comparison
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) vs Standardised psychiatric interview with ICD-9…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports HADS screening in Nigerian settings; leaves open need for prospective validation before adoption.
Is the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) a valid screening instrument for anxiety and depressive disorders in non-psychiatric units and community settings in Nigeria?
The HADS is a valid screening instrument for anxiety and depression in both non-psychiatric hospital units and community settings in developing countries like Nigeria.
O.A. Abiodun (1994) studied this question.
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