American Journal of Psychiatry
Volume 144, Issue 4, 1987, Pages 497-500

Indochinese versions of the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25: A screening instrument for the psychiatric care of refugees (Article)

Mollica R.F. , Wyshak G. , de Marneffe D. , Khuon F. , Lavelle J.
  • a Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, United States
  • b Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, United States
  • c Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, United States
  • d [Affiliation not available]
  • e [Affiliation not available]

Abstract

The United States is accepting the largest number of displaced persons since World War II. Over 70% are Southeast Asians; many have suffered serious war trauma and torture. Cultural differences in health-seeking behavior and lack of specialized mental health services make the recognition of psychiatric distress in Southeast Asian refugees difficult for American health care providers. The authors describe the development and validation of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese versions of the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25. This brief, simple, and reliable instrument is well received by refugee patients, offers an effective screening method for the psychiatric symptoms of anxiety and depression, and is especially helpful for evaluating trauma victims.

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Index Keywords

anxiety central nervous system ethnic or racial aspects depression geographic distribution priority journal refugee clinical article psychological aspect United States human adult
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DOI: 10.1176/ajp.144.4.497
ISSN: 0002953X
Cited by: 475
Original Language: English