A systematic review of studies validating the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in antepartum and postpartum women.
OBJECTIVE: The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is the most widely used screening tool for postpartum depression (PPD). We systematically reviewed the published evidence on its validity in detecting PPD and antepartum depression (APD) up to July 2008. METHOD: Systematic review of validat...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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