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World J Psychiatry. Mar 19, 2026; 16(3): 116166
Published online Mar 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i3.116166
Table 4 Comparison of the number of people who chose post-self-assessment for each item of Patient Health Questionnaire-15 somatic symptom scale (n = 40)
Item0: No hassles
1: Slightly troubled
2: A lot of trouble
Pre-implementation
After implementation
Before implementation
After implementation
Before implementation
After implementation
Stomach pain133919180
Back pain35392100
Pain in the arm, leg, or joint31386042
Menstrual pain or other menstrual-related problems (only for women)233610371
Headache62726582
Chest pain38402000
Stun36404000
Faint occasionally40400000
Feel your heart pounding or beating very fast23379300
Breathless35383121
Pain or problems during intercourse39401000
Constipation, loose stools, or diarrhea27378152
Nausea, gas, or indigestion243615410
Feeling tired or listless203113574
Sleep problems1128201092


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