Table 2.
Mean item scores and distribution of CES-D response options in a sample from rural Ugandan fishing communities
| CES-D Scale Item (original 20-item scale) | Proportion of Participants who selected each response option. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1. I was bothered by things that usually don’t bother me. | 0.60 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.06 |
| 2. I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor. | 0.57 | 0.13 | 0.21 | 0.08 |
| 3. I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family or friends | 0.67 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.07 |
| 4. I felt I was just as good as other people.a | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.30 | 0.35 |
| 5. I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing. | 0.60 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| 6. I felt depressed. | 0.38 | 0.24 | 0.22 | 0.17 |
| 7. I felt that everything I did was an effort. | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.30 |
| 8. I felt hopeful about the future.a | 0.79 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 9. I thought my life had been a failure. | 0.76 | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| 10. I felt fearful. | 0.55 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| 11. My sleep was restless. | 0.53 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| 12. I was happy.a | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| 13. I talked less than usual. | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.19 | 0.11 |
| 14. I felt lonely. | 0.42 | 0.33 | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| 15. People were unfriendly. | 0.35 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.46 |
| 16. I enjoyed life.a | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.12 | 0.18 |
| 17. I had crying spells. | 0.86 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| 18. I felt sad. | 0.48 | 0.28 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| 19. I felt that people dislike me. | 0.38 | 0.11 | 0.20 | 0.31 |
| 20. I could not get “going.” | 0.63 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
a Indicates the item was reverse scored