CÔNG CỤ HADS TẦM SOÁT RỐI LOẠN LO ÂU TRONG CHĂM SÓC BAN ĐẦU: KẾT QUẢ PHÂN TÍCH NHÂN TỐ KHÁM PHÁ

Abstract

Objective: The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a reliable and valuable tool for screening anxiety disorders in various populations. However, its utility in patients attending Family Medicine Clinics (FMC) has yet to be systematically investigated. This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the HADS in a sample of patients at FMC. Methods: This was a crossectional study. The scale's reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and its validity was examined through exploratory factor analysis. Results: The study sample comprised 734 participants, predominantly aged 40 and above. The overall alpha coefficient for the scale was 0.81, indicating good internal reliability. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin analysis yielded an index of 0.86, and in concert with a significant Bartlett Test of Sphericity. Our results revealed a one-factor model comprised of seven items with CFI being 0.96, TLI 0.93 and RMSEA 0.078. Conclusion: The statistics reached recommended thresholds, suggesting that the HADS is suitable for patients attending Family Medicine Clinics. The findings support the internal reliability and structural validity of the scale in this population, providing valuable insights for clinicians using the HADS in a primary care setting.