Key result
HADS demonstrates satisfactory psychometric properties to support screening in Russian-speaking students.
Why the study?
Measuring anxiety, depression, and stress in the student population may have unique characteristics requiring a tailored assessment tool for young people in higher education.
Population
891 Russian-speaking students aged 16 to 37 years
Design
Cross-sectional psychometric properties assessment
Authors
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Supports HADS screening in Russian-speaking students; extends validation to this group but leaves broader adoption open.
Cross-Sectional (n=891)
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale exhibits satisfactory psychometric properties and can be used for screening emotional distress among Russian-speaking students.
Marakshina et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Anxiety and depression (n=891). Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was evaluated on Psychometric properties including factor structure and reliability. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale exhibited satisfactory psychometric properties in Russian-speaking students, with an overall Cronbach's alpha of 0.79, supporting its use for screening.
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