Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) into Igbo language: a validation study.

Mgbeojedo Ukamaka GloriaChristopher Olusanjo AkosileJuliet Chidera EzugwuEmmanuel Chiebuka OkoyeJeneviv Nene JohnKenneth Umezulike AniObinna Chinedu Okezue

Published in: Health and quality of life outcomes (2022)

The Igbo version of the GDS-15 is a valid and culturally specific instrument, and can be used for assessing depression among Igbo older adults in Nigeria.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
psychometric properties
sleep quality
physical activity
autism spectrum disorder
patient reported outcomes
clinical evaluation