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[The symptoms questionnaire for problem detection in adults].

C E Climent1, T W Harding, H H Ibrahim

  • 1Departamento de Psiquiatría, Cali, Colombia.

Acta Psiquiatrica Y Psicologica De America Latina
|July 1, 1989
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Summary

This questionnaire effectively identifies psychological distress in diverse global populations, aiding primary care. Its high sensitivity makes it a valuable tool for mental health screening in general health services.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Transcultural Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Screening

Context:

  • Validated questionnaire for transcultural differences.
  • Utilized in General Health Centers across Colombia, India, Philippines, and Sudan.
  • Includes approximately 400 patients and a control group of relatives.

Purpose:

  • To provide a sensitive tool for identifying mental disorders in primary care settings.
  • To aid in the practical approach to primary care strategies in Psychiatry.
  • To be used in a training manual for Psychiatry primary care workers.

Summary:

  • The questionnaire was validated across diverse cultural settings with a significant patient and control sample.
  • Different cut-off points were established for sensitivity and specificity in each region.

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  • The instrument demonstrates high sensitivity in identifying individuals with psychological disrupting symptoms.

    • Impact:

    • Serves as a valuable and sensitive tool for mental health identification in general health services worldwide.
    • Facilitates a practical approach to primary care strategies in Psychiatry.
    • Supports the training of primary care workers in Psychiatry.