Validity, Reliability, and Diagnostic Cut-off of the Kinyarwandan Version of the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale in Rwanda

• Published in: Frontiers in psychology Vol. 11; p. 1343
• Main Authors: Dedeken, Peter, Nickenig Vissoci, Joao Ricardo, Sebera, Fidele, Boon, Paul A. J. M., Rutembesa, Eugene, Teuwen, Dirk E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 03.07.2020
• Subjects: cut-off; depression; diagnosis; Hamilton Depression Rating Scale; Psychology; Rwanda; validation

Introduction : In Rwanda, major depressive disorder affects 11.9% of the population and up to 35% of genocide survivors. Mental health services remain underutilized due to stigma and lack of awareness. Increasing the ability and capacity to diagnose and treat mental disorders is considered important...