Table 1.
DSM-IV A Criterion for Major Depression | Description | Endorsement, %
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Entire Samplea | Sample Meeting Screening Criteriab | ||
1 | Depressed mood | 47.2 | 96.4 |
2 | Loss of interest/pleasure | 39.1 | 79.8 |
3 | Weight or appetite change | 30.4 | 62.1 |
4 | Insomnia or hypersomnia | 35.1 | 71.8 |
5 | Psychomotor changes | 28.4 | 58.1 |
6 | Fatigue | 28.8 | 58.8 |
7 | Worthlessness/guilt | 31.2 | 63.7 |
8 | Problems of concentration | 31.7 | 64.8 |
9 | Suicidal ideation | 10.7 | 21.8 |
Percentages reflect the proportion of the entire sample who endorsed this criterion.
Percentages reflect the proportion of individuals who endorsed this criterion among those who endorsed depressed mood and/or loss of interest and hence were asked about the presence of all 9 criteria.