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A systematic review of studies validating the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in antepartum and postpartum women

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica · 2009 · Vol. 119(5) · pp. 350–364

Jack Gibson✉(Oxford University Press (United Kingdom))Kirstie McKenzie‐McHarg(University of Oxford)Judy ShakespeareJonathan Price(University of Oxford)Richard Gray(University of Oxford)

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Abstract

Heterogeneity among study findings may be due to differences in study methodology, language and diagnostic interview/criteria used. Therefore, the results of different studies may not be directly comparable and the EPDS may not be an equally valid screening tool across all settings and contexts.

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Grief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthEdinburgh Postnatal Depression ScalePostpartum depressionDepression (economics)MedicinePsychiatryObstetricsClinical psychologyPsychologyPregnancyDepressive symptoms

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FemaleHumansPerinatologySurveys and QuestionnairesSensitivity and SpecificityReproducibility of ResultsDepression, PostpartumValidation Studies as Topic