The demand for inclusion of mental health measures in general health and wellbeing community-based surveys in developing countries is increasing. In a survey of child wellbeing in Vietnam, a measure of maternal mental health was included (Tuan et al, 2003). This was the first use of the SRQ20 in Vietnam and therefore its validity and reliability were tested. The objective was to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the SRQ20 in Vietnam, to identify a cut-off point, and to assess the interrater reliability.
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