Validity of the Spanish-Language Patient Health Questionnaires 2 and 9: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Reliable screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) relies on valid and accurate screening tools.

Objective

To examine the validity, accuracy, and reliability of the Spanish-language Patient Health Questionnaires 2 and 9 (PHQ-2 and PHQ-9) to screen for MDD.

Data sources

PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and PsycINFO from data initiation through February 27, 2023.

Study selection

English- and Spanish-language studies evaluating the validity of the Spanish-language PHQ-2 or PHQ-9 in screening adults for MDD compared with a standardized clinical interview (gold standard). Search terms included PHQ-2, PHQ-9, depression, and Spanish.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two reviewers performed abstract and full-text reviews, data extraction, and quality

SUBMITTER: Martinez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10582786 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature