The stress profile in China: A pilot study in patients with psychological disorders

Abstract

The stress Profile was translated into Chinese and used as an instrument for assessment of stress in 20 Chinese patients and 28 normal subjects. The Chinese profile was then validated for reliability and also against the Hamilton anxiety and depression rating scales (HRSA and HRSD). Good correlations were recorded for the total and sub scores of the Stress Profile in test–retest and interrater reliabilities and there was a significant correlation with the HRSD, but not quite significant with the HRSA. However, after treatment, the correlations became significant with both Hamilton scales.