Identifying postnatal depression: comparison of a self-reported depression item with Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale scores at three months postpartum

<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Early identification of postnatal depression is important in order to minimize adverse outcomes. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is commonly used as a screening tool but a single, direct question on depression may offer an alternative...

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Main Authors: Fellmeth, G, Opondo, C, Henderson, J, Redshaw, M, McNeill, J, Lynn, F, Alderdice, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019