Patient Health Questionnaire Spanish (PHQ-9 Spanish)

The PHQ-9 Spanish is the Spanish version of the PHQ-9, a self-report tool used to measure the severity of depressive symptoms. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of depression in Spanish-speaking individuals.

Overview

The PHQ-9 Spanish is used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms in Spanish-speaking individuals.

TARGET POPULATION

Spanish-Speaking Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

9

TIME TO COMPLETE

5-10

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of depressive symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.88)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PHQ-9 Spanish scores with clinical assessments of depression.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor depression.

Research and References
Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B. W., & Löwe, B. (2006). The PHQ-9: validity of a brief measure for assessing depression. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 21(2), 133-139.

Related Assessments

PHQ-2,

BDI

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Patient Health Questionnaire Spanish (PHQ-9 Spanish) FAQS

What is the PHQ-9 Spanish used for?

The PHQ-9 Spanish is used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms in Spanish-speaking individuals.

How is the PHQ-9 Spanish scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the PHQ-9 Spanish?

It is typically self-administered by Spanish-speaking adults.

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