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Psychometric properties of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) in Peruvian adults with arterial hypertension
Author(s)
Gleni Quispe-Callo
Sussan G. Segura-Míñope
Yaquelin E. Calizaya-Milla
Jacksaint Saintila
Date Issued
29 de enero de 2026
Type
Article
Volume
23
Issue
1
Abstract
The objective of this study was to Evaluate the psychometric properties of PHQ-9 in Peruvian adults with AHT. Data from Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar 2019 (ENDES-2019) were used. The sample included 2915 participants diagnosed with AHT, assessed using PHQ-9. The bifactorial structure with two factors (somatic, cognitive/affective) was identified as the most parsimonious. Sex invariance analysis confirmed consistency in both groups. The network analysis highlighted items 2 and 7 as central, even with multivariate control for age and sex. The study supports the use of PHQ-9 in Peruvian individuals with AHT, showing good psychometric characteristics. The findings confirm the reliability of the PHQ-9 questionnaire in the context of AHT in Peru.
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