Measuring psychological distress in older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Australians: A comparison of the K-10 and K-5
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McNamara, Bridgette; Banks, Emily; Gubhaju, L; Williamson, Anna B; Joshy, Grace; Raphael, Beverley; Eades, Sandra
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Objectives: To assess the cross-cultural validity of two Kessler psychological distress scales (K-10 and K-5) by examining their measurement properties among older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and comparing them to those in non-Aboriginal individuals from NSW Australia. Methods: Self-reported questionnaire data from the 45 and Up Study for 1,631 Aboriginal and 231,774 non-Aboriginal people were used to examine the factor structure, convergent validity, internal consistency and levels...[Show more]
dc.contributor.author | McNamara, Bridgette | |
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dc.contributor.author | Banks, Emily | |
dc.contributor.author | Gubhaju, L | |
dc.contributor.author | Williamson, Anna B | |
dc.contributor.author | Joshy, Grace | |
dc.contributor.author | Raphael, Beverley | |
dc.contributor.author | Eades, Sandra | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-12-13T22:34:32Z | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1326-0200 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/76165 | |
dc.description.abstract | Objectives: To assess the cross-cultural validity of two Kessler psychological distress scales (K-10 and K-5) by examining their measurement properties among older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and comparing them to those in non-Aboriginal individuals from NSW Australia. Methods: Self-reported questionnaire data from the 45 and Up Study for 1,631 Aboriginal and 231,774 non-Aboriginal people were used to examine the factor structure, convergent validity, internal consistency and levels of missing data of K-10 and K-5. Results: We found excellent agreement in classification of distress of Aboriginal participants by K-10 and K-5 (weighted kappa=0.87), high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha K-10: 0.93, K-5: 0.88), and factor structures consistent with those for the total Australian population. Convergent validity was evidenced by a strong graded relationship between the level of distress and the odds of: problems with daily activities due to emotional problems; current treatment for depression or anxiety; and poor quality of life. Conclusions and implications: K-10 and K-5 scales are promising tools for measuring psychological distress among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 45 and over in research and clinical settings. | |
dc.publisher | Public Health Association of Australia | |
dc.rights | Author/s retain copyright | |
dc.source | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health | |
dc.title | Measuring psychological distress in older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Australians: A comparison of the K-10 and K-5 | |
dc.type | Journal article | |
local.description.notes | Imported from ARIES | |
local.identifier.citationvolume | 38 | |
dc.date.issued | 2014 | |
local.identifier.absfor | 111700 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES | |
local.identifier.ariespublication | U3488905xPUB5039 | |
local.type.status | Published Version | |
local.contributor.affiliation | McNamara, Bridgette, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Banks, Emily, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Gubhaju, L, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Williamson, Anna B, The Sax Institue | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Joshy, Grace, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Raphael, Beverley, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Eades, Sandra, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute | |
local.bibliographicCitation.issue | 6 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.startpage | 567 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.lastpage | 573 | |
local.identifier.doi | 10.1111/1753-6405.12271 | |
dc.date.updated | 2015-12-11T09:22:00Z | |
local.identifier.scopusID | 2-s2.0-84913610332 | |
local.identifier.thomsonID | 000345825200016 | |
dcterms.accessRights | Open Access | |
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