Article
Pediatrics
Kaixin Liang, Sitong Chen, Yue Zhao, Yizhen Ren, Zhanbing Ren, Xinli Chi
Summary: This study identified the core items of the PHQ-9 among Chinese adolescents and proposed a shortened version, PHQ-2 N, which showed satisfactory psychometric properties for rapid depression screening.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Eduardo Fonseca-Pedrero, Adriana Diez-Gomez, Alicia Perez-Albeniz, Susana Al-Halabi, Beatriz Lucas-Molina, Martin Debbane
Summary: This study validated the effectiveness of PHQ-9 in a school-based sample of nonclinical adolescents. The results showed that the questionnaire had a good fit and strong measurement invariance across gender. It can be used as a tool to assess depressive symptoms in adolescents and is associated with anxiety symptoms, emotional and behavioral problems, prosocial behavior, and quality of life.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Yajing Sun, Zhifei Kong, Yuqing Song, Jing Liu, Xilin Wang
Summary: This study explored the validity and reliability of PHQ-9 for screening depression among patients with neurological disorders and identified factors influencing such patients. The results demonstrated good reliability and validity of PHQ-9 in the Chinese population. Unemployment was found to be a significant risk factor for depression in patients with neurological disorders.
Article
Psychiatry
Shuai Yuan, Yizhong Shen, Jingwen Liu, Zilin Chen, Lijiao Zheng, Lihao Chen, Hanwei Chen, Huiqiang Feng, Hongbo He
Summary: The Happiness Index Scale (HIS) is a practical screening tool with eight items covering the four most common and important dimensions of mental disorder. The HIS showed good reliability and specificity, making it potentially suitable for large-scale screening in busy non-psychiatric clinical settings in China. Further verification using larger samples is warranted.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amal Abdul Rahim Al Zarooni, Aljazia Khalfan Alghfeli, Hamda Musabbah Alremeithi, Roqayah Abdulla Almadhaani, Latifa Baynouna Alketbi
Summary: This study examines the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the mental health of Healthcare Professionals (HCP) and associated factors. The results show a high prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms among HCP, highlighting the need for mental health intervention and support.
Article
Psychiatry
Brian J. Hall, Anushka Patel, Lorris Lao, Andrian Liem, Elisabeth H. Mayawati, Susana Tjipto
Summary: This study validated the structural adaptability of PHQ-9 as a depression screening tool among Filipina and Indonesian female migrant domestic workers, with a two-factor model demonstrating the best fit in both samples.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Wei Bai, Hong Cai, Shou Liu, Xu Chen, Sha Sha, Teris Cheung, Jessie Jingxia Lin, Xiling Cui, Chee H. Ng, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: This study examined the network characteristics of depressive and anxiety symptoms in college students during the late stage of the COVID-19 outbreak. It found that symptoms like Fatigue and Excessive worry were central, while Motor and Feeling afraid served as critical bridge symptoms in the network. Targeted interventions towards these symptoms may be crucial in alleviating overall anxiety and depressive symptoms in college students.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Sabina Adhiambo Odero, Paul Mwangi, Rachel Odhiambo, Brenda Mumbua Nzioka, Constance Shumba, Eunice Ndirangu-Mugo, Amina Abubakar
Summary: This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 among nurses/midwives and Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) in Kenya. The results showed that the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are reliable and valid tools for screening depression and anxiety among nurses/midwives and CHVs.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Anna Larsen, Jillian Pintye, Ben Odhiambo, Nancy Mwongeli, Mary M. Marwa, Salphine Watoyi, John Kinuthia, Felix Abuna, Lauren Gomez, Julia Dettinger, Amritha Bhat, Grace John-Stewart
Summary: This study compared four depression screening tools for their diagnostic performance and epidemiologic associations, and found that these tools varied in detecting postpartum moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms. The PHQ-2 tool showed strong epidemiologic association with a cofactor while prompting fewer referrals.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Luigi Costantini, Cesira Pasquarella, Anna Odone, Maria Eugenia Colucci, Alessandra Costanza, Gianluca Serafini, Andrea Aguglia, Martino Belvederi Murri, Vlasios Brakoulias, Mario Amore, S. Nassir Ghaemi, Andrea Amerio
Summary: The PHQ-9 has been widely validated and recommended for depression screening in primary care settings in a two-stage process. However, limitations such as the lack of longitudinal studies, small sample sizes, and heterogeneity in primary care environments restrict the generalizability of these results. Longitudinal studies are needed to provide evidence of the long-term effectiveness of screening.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Bryna J. Harrington, Laura Limarzi Klyn, Laura M. Ruegsegger, Annie Thom, Allan N. Jumbe, Madalitso Maliwichi, Melissa A. Stockton, Christopher F. Akiba, Vivian Go, Brian W. Pence, Joanna Maselko, Bradley N. Gaynes, William C. Miller, Mina C. Hosseinipour
Summary: Participants in Malawi described common symptoms of depression as looking sad or different than usual, self-isolation, 'thinking too much,' and anger, and frequently identified HIV-associated stigma as a cause of depression. While the EPDS and PHQ-9 were generally well understood, they did not capture all important symptoms of depression, and participants often requested clarification or rephrasing of certain questions. Few women believed the tools were sufficient for detecting depression, indicating the need for new instruments or adaptations for improved accuracy in different cultural contexts.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Weiwei Wang, Huixia Cui, Wenlu Zhang, Xiaoxiao Xu, Hong Dong
Summary: The study translated and evaluated the reliability and validity of a scale for assessing the stigma of mental illness in nursing, finding that the Chinese version of the scale has acceptable concurrent validity, marginal factor validity, and satisfactory reliability.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aiste Pranckeviciene, Ausra Saudargiene, Julija Gecaite-Stonciene, Vilma Liaugaudaite, Inga Griskova-Bulanova, Dovile Simkute, Rima Naginiene, Laurynas Linas Dainauskas, Gintare Ceidaite, Julius Burkauskas
Summary: This study evaluated the psychometric properties and factorial structure of PHQ-9 and GAD-7 in a sample of Lithuanian university students. The results showed that both scales are reliable screening tools for depression and anxiety. However, due to low specificity and high false positive rates, their clinical utility for diagnosing depressive and anxiety disorders in students is limited.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Arie Nouwen, Sonya S. Deschenes, Zhanna Balkhiyarova, Juan R. Albertorio-Diaz, Inga Prokopenko, Norbert Schmitz
Summary: The study examined measurement invariance of the PHQ-9 across groups of people with and without diabetes using data from three independent cohorts in the USA, Quebec, Canada, and the UK. Results showed satisfactory model fit for both one-factor and two-factor models in all three cohorts when testing for equal loadings and thresholds, supporting the use of either factor structure depending on research or clinical needs.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alejandra Paniagua-Avila, Dorian E. Ramirez, Aida Barrera-Perez, Erwin Calgua, Claudia Castro, Ana Peralta-Garcia, Franco Mascayano, Ezra Susser, Ruben Alvarado, Victor Puac-Polanco
Summary: Mental health conditions are highly prevalent among health care workers in Guatemala, with a significant proportion experiencing mental distress and moderate to severe depressive symptoms. Worries about COVID-19 infection and younger age are associated with increased risk of these conditions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Elsa Montgomery, Kaat De Backer, Abigail Easter, Laura A. Magee, Jane Sandall, Sergio A. Silverio
Summary: The study explores the psycho-social experiences of women who received maternity care and gave birth in South London during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through virtual interviews with 23 women, data were collected, analyzed, and a theory of 'Navigating uncertainty alone' was developed. Findings suggest that women's pregnancy and childbirth journeys during the pandemic had both positive and negative experiences, with issues such as lack of relational care, denial of embodied experiences, and being removed from support networks being significant.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cristina Fernandez Turienzo, Louise H. Hull, Kirstie Coxon, Mary Bollard, Pauline Cross, Paul T. Seed, Andrew H. Shennan, Jane Sandall
Summary: This study evaluated the implementation and effectiveness of the POPPIE care model, which combines midwifery continuity of care with a specialist obstetric clinic, for pregnant women at risk of preterm birth in London, UK. The results showed that the POPPIE model was feasible, acceptable, and implemented with high fidelity and sustainability. The importance of this study lies in providing a new care model for improving the care of pregnant women at risk of preterm birth.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Naomi Carlisle, Angharad Care, Dilly O. C. Anumba, Sonia Dalkin, Jane Sandall, Andrew H. Shennan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the number of preterm birth surveillance clinics in England and the management of care for women at risk of preterm birth. The results of an online survey showed a 160% increase in preterm birth surveillance clinics in the past four years. While variations in care still exist, the majority of hospitals have managed to increase their services under the challenging circumstances of the COVID pandemic without additional funding.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sophie Bright, Francis Moses, Alex Ridout, Betty Sam, Mariama Momoh, Venetia Goodhart, Francis Smart, Margaret Mannah, Sattu Issa, Simren Herm-Singh, Fiona Reid, Paul T. Seed, James Bunn, Andrew Shennan, Katrin Augustin, Jane Sandall
Summary: This study retrospectively evaluated the adoption of CRADLE in Sierra Leone and found that the complexity related to the technology and organizational context influenced its adoption, resulting in inter-district variation. Key strategies mentioned to mitigate these issues included transparent communication, encouraging localized adaptations, and selecting champions with strong soft skills.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Hannah Rayment-Jones, James Harris, Angela Harden, Cristina Fernandez Turienzo, Jane Sandall
Summary: Specialist models of maternity care that provide continuity can improve birth outcomes for women with social risk factors, by offering practical and emotional support and personalized healthcare information. However, these models are not a solution to all social inequalities and overall improvement is needed in the maternity system.
Article
Nursing
L. Brigante, K. Coxon, C. Fernandez Turienzo, J. Sandall
Summary: There is a lack of research on the experiences and views of women at higher risk of preterm birth regarding midwifery continuity of care. However, findings suggest that midwifery continuity of care can improve maternal outcomes and reduce the occurrence of preterm birth and stillbirths. Therefore, it is important to explore the experiences and views of high-risk women regarding this type of care.
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Cristina Fernandez Turienzo, Lucy November, Mangenda Kamara, Philemon Kamara, Venetia Goodhart, Alexandra Ridout, Betty Sam, Suzanne Thomas, Prince T. Williams, Jane Sandall, Andrew H. Shennan, CRIBS Collaborative Grp
LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
D. J. Erchick, E. A. Hazel, J. Katz, A. C. C. Lee, M. Diaz, L. S. F. Wu, S. Yoshida, R. Bahl, C. Grandi, A. B. Labrique, M. Rashid, S. Ahmed, A. D. Roy, R. Haque, S. Shaikh, A. H. Baqui, S. K. Saha, R. Khanam, S. Rahman, R. Shapiro, R. Zash, M. F. Silveira, R. Buffarini, P. Kolsteren, C. Lachat, L. Huybregts, D. Roberfroid, L. Zeng, Z. Zhu, J. He, X. Qiu, S. H. Gebreyesus, K. Tesfamariam, D. Bekele, G. Chan, E. Baye, F. Workneh, K. P. Asante, E. B. Kaali, S. Adu-Afarwuah, K. G. Dewey, S. Gyaase, B. J. Wylie, B. R. Kirkwood, A. Manu, R. D. Thulasiraj, J. Tielsch, R. Chowdhury, S. Taneja, G. R. Babu, P. Shriyan, P. Ashorn, K. Maleta, U. Ashorn, C. Mangani, S. Acevedo-Gallegos, M. J. Rodriguez-Sibaja, S. K. Khatry, S. C. LeClerq, L. C. Mullany, F. Jehan, M. Ilyas, S. J. Rogerson, H. W. Unger, R. Ghosh, S. Musange, V. Ramokolo, W. Zembe-Mkabile, M. Lazzerini, M. Rishard, D. Wang, W. W. Fawzi, D. T. R. Minja, C. Schmiegelow, H. Masanja, E. Smith, J. P. A. Lusingu, O. A. Msemo, F. M. Kabole, S. N. Slim, P. Keentupthai, A. Mongkolchati, R. Kajubi, A. Kakuru, P. Waiswa, D. Walker, D. H. Hamer, K. E. A. Semrau, E. B. Chaponda, R. M. Chico, B. Banda, K. Musokotwane, A. Manasyan, J. M. Pry, B. Chasekwa, J. Humphrey, R. E. Black
Summary: The study aims to examine the prevalence of novel newborn types among 541,285 live births in 23 countries from 2000 to 2021. The results show variations in the prevalence of different newborn types across regions and studies, highlighting the need for further investigation into the mortality risks associated with these types and the implications for targeted interventions to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Gary L. Darmstadt, Betty Kirkwood, Shuchita Gupta, Gary L. Darmstadt, Betty Kirkwood, Shuchita Gupta, Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, Rajiv Bahl, Maneesh Batra, Zulfiqar Bhutta, Tasmin Bota, Nathalie Charpak, Harish Chellani, Mickey Chopra, Teesta Dey, Queen Dube, Nicholas Embleton, Viviana Fernandez, Elizabeth Franklin, Meena Gandhi, Sumita Ghosh, Lars Gronseth, Tedbabe Degefie Hailegebriel, Aya Hasegawa, Bo Jacobsson, Lily Kak, Jan Lucas Ket, Tore Laerdal, Joy E. Lawn, Silke Mader, Hema Magge, Sarmila Mazumder, Keiko Osaki, Janna Patterson, Luwei Pearson, Roberta Petrucci, Mihretab Salasibew, Abiy Seifu, Nalini Singhal, Peter Waiswa, Dilys Walker, Karen Walker, Steve Wall, Bjorn Westrup
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Robert C. Hughes, Ruth Muendo, Sunil S. Bhopal, Silas Onyango, Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage, Betty R. Kirkwood, Zelee Hill, Patricia Kitsao-Wekulo
Summary: This research aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of parent/carers' perspectives and decision-making on early childhood care and paid childcare in the informal settlements in Nairobi. The study reveals that the choice of childcare is influenced by economic factors and the living conditions in the slums. Paid childcare is commonly used but often lacking in quality.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samuel O. O. Danso, Alexander Manu, Justin Fenty, Seeba Amanga-Etego, Bilal Iqbal Avan, Sam Newton, Seyi Soremekun, Betty Kirkwood
Summary: Low and middle-income countries continue to use Verbal autopsies (VAs) as a World Health Organisation-recommended method to ascertain causes of death in settings where coverage of vital registration systems is not yet comprehensive. Well-documented limitations exist regarding the standardization of VA processes. The WHO has invested significant resources into addressing concerns, but challenges persist particularly in operationalising VA surveys for women and children.
EMERGING THEMES IN EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Shawn Walker, Emma Spillane, Kate Stringer, Amy Meadowcroft, Tisha Dasgupta, Sian M. Davies, Jane Sandall, Andrew Shennan
Summary: OptiBreech Care is a feasible approach for providing care to breech presentation at term, with the goal of supporting physiologic breech birth attended by trained professionals. The study aimed to assess the feasibility of implementing OptiBreech team care prior to a planned pilot randomized controlled trial.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Neha Batura, Reetabrata Roy, Sarmad Aziz, Kamalkant Sharma, Divya Kumar, Deepali Verma, Ana Correa Ossa, Paula Spinola, Seyi Soremekun, Siham Sikander, Shamsa Zafar, Gauri Divan, Zelee Hill, Bilal Iqbal Avan, Atif Rahman, Betty Kirkwood, Jolene Skordis
Summary: This study investigates maternal time allocation for caregiving activities for children under the age of 2 in rural Haryana, India. The results show that maternal time use can shift towards other activities including household chores, income generating, and leisure, which may restrict the adoption of new and/or optimal behaviors in resource poor households.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zahra Khan, Zoe Vowles, Cristina Fernandez Turienzo, Zenab Barry, Lia Brigante, Soo Downe, Abigail Easter, Seeromanie Harding, Alison McFadden, Elsa Montgomery, Lesley Page, Hannah Rayment-Jones, Mary Renfrew, Sergio A. A. Silverio, Helen Spiby, Nazmy Villarroel-Williams, Jane Sandall
Summary: The study aims to identify and evaluate the evidence for targeted health and social care service interventions in high-income countries that can improve health inequalities among disadvantaged populations. The findings suggest that various intervention types, such as midwifery models of care, interdisciplinary care, and community-centered services, have positive associations with both primary and secondary outcomes, although the significance and impact vary. Multi-interventional approaches, combining midwifery models of care with community-centered approaches, may enhance the effectiveness of targeted interventions for at-risk populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2023)
Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jenny Carter, Naomi Carlisle, Anna David, Jane Sandall, Paul Seed, Andrew Shennan, Rachel Tribe, Helena Watson
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jai Carmichael, Jennie Ponsford, Kate Rachel Gould, Gershon Spitz
Summary: The traditional approaches to measuring depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) have limitations. This study adopted a symptom-oriented approach and found that post-TBI depression is highly heterogeneous. Different depressive symptoms have distinct associations with personal, injury-related, treatment, and outcome factors.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Xiaoning Sun, Min Chen, Guanghai Wang, Fan Jiang
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Aleksander Kwas
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Josine E. Verhoeven, Laura K. M. Han, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Erin Crowe, Petra K. Staiger, Steven J. Bowe, Imogen Rehm, Richard Moulding, Caitlyn Herrick, David J. Hallford
Summary: This study aimed to integrate the evidence regarding the relationship between emotion regulation difficulties and TTM symptoms, and found that individuals with higher levels of TTM severity appear to exhibit decreased overall emotion regulation abilities and strategies.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Fjolla Berisha, Marjolaine Rivest-Beauregard, Jai Shah, Michelle Lonergan, Alain Brunet
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yi-Tseng Tsai, Tzu-Jung Chuang, Sriyani Padmalatha Konara Mudiyanselage, Han-Chang Ku, Yi-Lin Wu, Chung-Yi Li, Nai-Ying Ko
Summary: Sleep disturbances are associated with higher suicide rates, and this association is independent of depression. Paying attention to sleep disturbances among PLHIV is crucial when monitoring suicidal ideation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Junyou Chen, Ingrid D. Lui, Yu Cheng Hsu, Paul S. F. Yip
Summary: Despite rapid social changes in Hong Kong, marriage remains a strong protective factor against suicide for both men and women, particularly among younger individuals. Increasing suicide rates among divorced/separated, never-married, or widowed individuals suggest a need for more psychosocial support.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
A. Perry, K. Gordon-Smith, K. J. S. Lewis, A. Di Florio, N. Craddock, L. Jones, I. Jones
Summary: This study found that the experience of losing at least one night of sleep was associated with an increased risk of postpartum psychosis in women with bipolar disorder. Sleep quality in late pregnancy was not associated with postpartum psychosis, and perinatal sleep disruption was not associated with postpartum depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Dear J. Affect Disord, Mark J. Niciu, Robert C. Meisner, Brent R. Carr, Ali A. Farooqui, David Feifel, Adam Kaplin, Paul M. Kim, Christopher D. Schneck, Jennifer L. Vande Voort, Sagar Parikh, E. Jeremy Kendrick
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tao Wang, Li Yang, Lan Yang, Bao-Peng Liu, Cun-Xian Jia
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between psychological pain and suicidality in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The results showed that psychological pain was a risk factor for suicidality in MDD patients, especially for those of advancing age. Reducing psychological pain in MDD patients is important for preventing suicidality.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Juan Carlos Hugues, Abel Nogueira-Lopeza, Maeva Flayellea, Cora von Hammersteind, Joel Billieuxa
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ogechi Cynthia Onyeka, Samuel D. Spencer, Alison Salloum, Katie Jiannetto, Eric A. Storch
Summary: This study examined the relationship among family accommodation (FA), posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), and functional impairment. The results showed that FA was significantly associated with PTSS and functional impairment. Baseline FA partially mediated the relationship between baseline PTSS and functional impairment. Changes in FA from pre- to post-treatment were associated with relevant outcome variables at post-treatment and 12-month follow-up.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yumeng Shi, Chao Yu
Summary: This study found a negative correlation between the intake of active microbes in the diet and depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Qiurui Nie, Yu Shen, Mengqin Luo, Zhiyong Sheng, Rui Zhou, Guangmin Li, Wei Huang, Shenjian Chen
Summary: The study assessed the sleep duration, sleep disorders, and trouble sleeping among adults in the United States from 2005 to 2018, revealing a high prevalence of abnormal sleep durations and increasing rates of sleep disorders and trouble sleeping.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)