The Performance of the Center for Epidemiologic Study Depression Scale (Ces-D) in an Arab Female Community

Rafia Ghubash, Tewfik K. Daradkeh, Khawla S. Al Naseri, Nadia Bin A. Al Bloushi and Alia M. Al Daheri

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2000, vol. 46, issue 4, 241-249

Abstract: Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the CES-D. Methods : Three samples of young Arab females were chosen from different young female populations (n=450). The translated version of the CES-D, socio- demographic and risk factors questionnaires were applied to the above three samples. A subsample was selected (n = 30) to re-rate the scale items and the same sample was interviewed by the SCID. The internal consistency and test- re-test reliability were estimated as well as the factor structure of the Arabic CES-D. The discriminative and criterion validity of the scale was also investigated using the ROC analysis. Results: Seventy five percent (n = 350) of the subjects completed the scale. Alpha coefficient was found to be 0.88 and the split-half reliability was 0.83. The average re-test reliability (ICC = 0.59). Factor analysis yielded three factors: interpersonal problems, mixed affective/somatic factor and the positive affect factor. There was significant differences in mean total score between depressed and non-depressed subjects as classified by SCID as well as by self-perception of depression and the need for treatment. ROC analysis revealed that a cut-off point of 21 discrimi nated best between depressed and non-depressed subjects (sensitivity= 82%, specificity = 83% with AUC of 84%). Conclusion: The Arabic CES-D was found to possess reasonable reliability and reasonable discriminative and criterion validity.

Date: 2000
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