Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) in International Contexts

Medvedev, Oleg N.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-89738-3_15-1

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“…The BDI-II's emphasis on cognition may miss other crucial aspects, such as physical symptoms associated with depression. [40][41][42] Comparatively, clinical diagnosis of depression, typically conducted through structured interviews based on DSM-5 criteria, offers a holistic assessment of the individual, considering both psychological and physical symptoms along with functional impairments. [43][44][45] While the screening instruments provide a practical and accessible means of identifying symptoms of depression, they cannot fully replicate the depth of clinical diagnosis, which considers the patient's complete medical history, co-occurring disorders, and the intricate interplay of symptoms over time.…”

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Prevalence of Depression Among Medical Students in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Pitua,

Margaret Namiiro,

Raizudheen

et al. 2024

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Background Depression is among the most common mental health disorders affecting social and academic progress of university students globally. However, the variations in prevalence reported by different published studies leaves the true burden of depression among medical students in Africa unknown. Objectives This study aimed at conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis to report the true estimate of prevalence of depression among medical students in Africa between 2012 and 2022. Methods Articles that reported prevalence of depression among medical students in Africa between 2012 and 2022 study period were searched for in PubMed, Google Scholar, African Journals Online, and Embase. Two investigators independently extracted the data for full review and eligible studies were considered for analysis after a consensus, quality of articles was assessed using JBI Critical Appraisal tool [1] for prevalence studies. R version 4.3.2 [2] was used to establish the pooled prevalence using a random effects model, funnel plot and Eggers test were used to check for publication bias. Results A total of twenty-six cross-sectional studies involving 11386 (Females: 6070, 53.3%) medical students, mean age 23, were included in this study. PHQ9 (n=10), DASS21 (n=7), BDI-II (n=5) were the most used screening instruments. The overall pooled prevalence of depression was 38% (p < 0.00). Sub-group analysis by instrument used i.e. DASS21, PHQ-9, BDI-II, revealed prevalence of 50% (p < 0.01), 39% (p < 0.01) and 32% (p < 0.01) respectively. Conclusion Nearly two-fifths of medical students in Africa suffer from depression. The findings emphasize the urgent need for research into the causes, alongside early diagnosis with standardized tools and targeted interventions to manage depression effectively among this demographic. PROPERO (CRD42022372866).

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Prevalence of Depression Among Medical Students in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Margaret Namiiro,

Raizudheen

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“…It has been shown to be reliable and valid with threefactor structure. [16, 21,22] In recent years, researchers from Ethiopia have used the DASS in their studies on different samples. [23,24] To date, none of the published articles that adopted the DASS-21, tested the validity and reliability of the translated version.…”

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Construct validity and Reliability of Amharic version of DASS-21 scale among Ethiopian Defense University College of Health Science Students

Tsegaye,

Asemu,

Hailu

2023

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Background DASS-21 is the common and widely used tool for assessing depression, anxiety and stress. However, its validity and Reliability in Ethiopian Amharic language is not assessed. Objective To translate the DASS-21 and assess its validity and reliability among Ethiopian Defense University college of health science students in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. Method An anonymous, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data on 435 undergraduate health science students. Confirmatory factor analyses were employed to assess the factor structure and construct validity of Amharic version of the DASS-21. Cronbach alpha coefficient and corrected item total correlation was calculated to assess the internal consistency of Amharic version of DASS-21. Result Confirmatory factor analysis indicates a good model fit of the three correlated factors (Comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.92 with root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.059[0.063–0.066] and standardize root mean residual SRMR = 0.045). The internal consistency of overall DASS-21 and each sub scale were in acceptable range (0.82, 0.77and 0.77) respectively. Conclusion Amharic version of DASS-21 was found to be a valid and reliable instrument to measure the mental problem especially, Depression, Anxiety and Stress among university students.

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Generalizability Theory in International Behavioral Health Assessment

Medvedev

2023

International Handbook of Behavioral Health Assessment

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Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) in International Contexts

Cited by 5 publications

References 49 publications

Prevalence of Depression Among Medical Students in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Prevalence of Depression Among Medical Students in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Construct validity and Reliability of Amharic version of DASS-21 scale among Ethiopian Defense University College of Health Science Students

Generalizability Theory in International Behavioral Health Assessment

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