Validity and reliability of Kessler Psychological Distress Scale for Brazilian elderly: a cross-sectional study

• Prif Awduron: Gabriella Oliveira de Albuquerque Lins (Awdur), Nathália Angel da Silva Lima (Awdur), Girliani Silva de Sousa (Awdur), Fernanda Jorge Guimarães (Awdur), Iracema da Silva Frazão (Awdur), Jaqueline Galdino Albuquerque Perrelli (Awdur)
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ABSTRACT Objective: to verify the validity and reliability of the Psychological Distress Scale for screening mental distress. Methods: a cross-sectional study with 75 elderly people. Psychological Distress scale and Self Reporting Questionnaire were used. Criterion validity was verified using Spearm...