Table 5 Association of items in screening tools with depression diagnosis

 Little interest or pleasure in doing things

1.30 (1.05, 1.61)

<0.05

 Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless

2.46 (1.87, 3.23)

<0.01

 Sleep problem

2.03 (1.55, 2.67)

<0.01

 Feeling tired or having little energy

1.63 (1.28, 2.08)

<0.01

 Eating problem

1.40 (1.08, 1.81)

<0.01

 Feeling bad about yourself

2.01 (1.56, 2.59)

<0.01

 Trouble concentrating

1.97 (1.51, 2.57)

<0.01

 Agitation or retardation

1.90 (1.43, 2.51)

<0.01

 Thoughts that you would be better off dead

2.04 (1.49, 2.79)

<0.01

 Irritability

2.64 (1.47, 4.72)

<0.01

 Noise intolerance

2.25 (1.30, 3.91)

<0.01

 Stomach pain

1.53 (1.10, 2.02)

<0.05

 Back pain

1.17 (0.85, 1.61)

0.339

 Pain in your arms, legs, or joints

1.50 (1.10, 2.05)

<0.05

 Menstrual cramps or other problems with periods

1.31 (0.86, 1.99)

0.210

 Headaches

1.53 (1.06, 2.20)

<0.05

 Chest pain

1.39 (0.96, 2.02)

0.079

 Dizziness

1.91 (1.32, 2.75)

<0.05

 Fainting spells

2.20 (1.20, 4.04)

<0.05

 heart pound or race

1.98 (1.39, 2.84)

<0.01

 Shortness of breath

1.86 (1.30, 2.66)

<0.01

 Pain or problems during sexual intercourse

2.08 (1.33, 3.24)

<0.01

 Constipation, loose bowels

1.17 (0.80, 1.70)

0.423

 Nausea, gas or indigestion

1.52 (1.10, 2.12)

<0.05

 Feeling tired or having low energy

2.08 (1.41, 3.07)

<0.01

 Trouble sleeping

2.26 (1.59, 3.23)

<0.01

 Cheerful and good spirit

0.60 (0.48, 0.75)

<0.01

 Calm and relaxed

0.56 (0.45, 0.71)

<0.01

 Active vigorous

0.52 (0.40, 0.67)

<0.01

 Fresh and rested

0.698 (0.58, 0.85)

<0.01

 Interest

0.58 (0.45, 0.74)

<0.01