Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 Item Spanish (GAD-7 Spanish)

The GAD-7 Spanish is the Spanish version of the GAD-7, a self-report tool used to measure the severity of generalized anxiety disorder. It helps in identifying symptoms and monitoring treatment progress.

Overview

The GAD-7 Spanish is used to assess the severity of generalized anxiety disorder in Spanish-speaking individuals.

TARGET POPULATION

Spanish-Speaking Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

7

TIME TO COMPLETE

3-5

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 anxiety symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.91)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating GAD-7 Spanish scores with clinical assessments of anxiety.

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 anxiety.

Research and References
Spitzer, R. L., Kroenke, K., Williams, J. B. W., & Löwe, B. (2006). A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Archives of Internal Medicine, 166(10), 1092-1097.

Related Assessments

GAD-7,

PHQ-9 Spanish

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 Item Spanish (GAD-7 Spanish) FAQS

What is the GAD-7 Spanish used for?

The GAD-7 Spanish is used to assess the severity of generalized anxiety disorder in Spanish-speaking individuals.

How is the GAD-7 Spanish scored?

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

Who uses the GAD-7 Spanish?

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

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