Use of the PHQ-4 Tool to Assess Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents and Adults During a Medical Brigade in Medically Underserved Santo Domingo, Ecuador
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
Published online on March 29, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
Anxiety and depression are common yet often underdiagnosed, particularly in underserved populations. In Ecuador, limited access to mental health care heightens this concern. This study assessed the utility of the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), a ...
Anxiety and depression are common yet often underdiagnosed, particularly in underserved populations. In Ecuador, limited access to mental health care heightens this concern. This study assessed the utility of the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), a ...