General population normative data from seven European countries for the K10 and K6 scales for psychological distress.

ABSTRACT: The 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress scale (K10) and its 6-item short-form version (K6) measure psychological distress, particularly anxiety or depressive symptoms. While these questionnaire scales are widely used in various settings and populations, general population normative data are rarely available. To facilitate the interpretation of K10 and K6 scores, we provide normative general population data from seven European countries. We used an online survey to collect K10 data from general population samples in Austria, Italy, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain. We calculated the age- and sex-specific normative values separately for each country. For more specific estimates of K10 and K6 scores for individuals or groups, we also established a multivariable regression

SUBMITTER: Lehmann J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10603032 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature