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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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019
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