Validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for Use With Young Childbearing Women

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 1E-16E
Author(s):  
Kira Friesen ◽  
Wendy E. Peterson ◽  
Janet Squires ◽  
Cathryn Fortier
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Perinatal Depression ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Childbearing Women

Background and Purpose: The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was created specifically to screen for perinatal depression. The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the EPDS for use in a population of pregnant and postpartum 14- to 24-year-olds in Canada. Methods: The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing was used as the psychometric framework to assess the validity, reliability, and acceptability of responses obtained using the EPDS with pregnant and postpartum adolescents and young adults. Results: There were 102 young women who were surveyed. Principal component analysis supported the EPDS as a 2-dimensional instrument. Test scores also showed the EPDS to be reliable and acceptable. Conclusions: The EPDS was found to be a psychometrically sound tool for use in this population of young childbearing women.

scholarly journals Thirty years with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: voices from the past and recommendations for the future

2019 ◽  
Vol 214 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Cox
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Perinatal Depression ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
The Past ◽  
Financial Interest ◽  
Practical Usefulness ◽  
The World

SummaryThe Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was published over 30 years ago as a ten-item self-report questionnaire to facilitate the detection of perinatal depression – and for use in research. It is widely used at the present time in many regions of the world and has been translated into over 60 languages. It is occasionally misused. In this editorial, updated recommendations for optimal use in primary and secondary care as well as research are provided. Future studies to evaluate its use and validity in naturalistic community populations are now required, and to determine the psychometric properties and practical usefulness of the EPDS when completed online.Declaration of interestJ.C. has no financial interest in the use of, or reproduction of, the EPDS.

scholarly journals A hangulati állapot alakulásának kockázati tényezői a perinatalis időszakban

2017 ◽  
Vol 158 (4) ◽  
pp. 139-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emőke Adrienn Hompoth ◽  
Annamária Töreki ◽  
Veronika Baloghné Fűrész ◽  
Gábor Németh
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Perinatal Depression ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mood Changes ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancies

Abstract: Introduction: The screening of perinatal depression was introduced in Szeged in April 2011. Aim: Our aim was to assess the extent of perinatal mood changing and to explore the risk factors of it. Method: Perinatal nurses gave the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale to the 3849 participants four times. Results: In the first trimester were the highest average scores (3.74) and pathological rate (10.8%) compared to the other measurement occasions. There was a positive correlation between the scores of the measurement occasions. The higher average scores related to the epidural anesthesia almost significantly, but significantly to the low birth weight, unplanned pregnancies, younger and older age, single marital status and multiparity of the participant. Conclusions: Even the first trimester is sensitive to pathological mood changes, which besides with other factors could be risk factors to postpartum depression. To avoid this it is important to continue the screening and provide adequate help. Orv. Hetil., 2017, 158(4), 139–146.

1035325 Analisis Faktor Penyebab Terjadinya Post Partum Blues dengan Skrining Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-136
Author(s):  
Adriani
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postpartum Blues

Abstrak Perubahan peran seorang wanita menjadi seorang ibu tidaklah selalu berupa hal yang menyenangkan saja bagi pasangan suami istri, kadang kala terjadi terjadi konflik baik didalam diri wanita tersebut maupun konflik dengan suami. Jika perhatian terhadap keadaan psikologis ibu post partum kurang maka dapat menyebabkan ibu akan cenderung untuk mencoba mengatasi permasalahannya atau ketidaknyamanannya tersebut sendiri, keadaan ini jika dibiarkan saja dapat menyebabkan ibu post partum mengalami postpartum blues. Di Indonesia, diperkirakan terdapat 50-70% ibu pasca melahirkan mengalami postpartum blues pada hari 4-10. Penelitian ini menggunakan survey analitik dengan desain penelitian cross sectional, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 160 orang. Data diambil menggunakan kuesioner yang ditampilkan dalam analisa univariat dan bivariat menggunakan sistem komputerisasi SPSS. Hasil penelitian yaitu ada hubungan antara pendidikan ibu (p 0,013), pekerjaan ibu (p 0,013), dukungan suami (p 0,021), pendapatan keluarga dengan kejadian post partum blues (p 0,000) dan tidak ada hubungan antara paritas ibu (p 0,199), umur ibu (p 0,391), dan riwayat PMS (p 0,087) dengan kejadian post partum blues. Diharapkan bagi peneliti untuk dapat melanjutkan penelitian dengan variabel yang lebih bergam dan diharapkan bagi para tenaga kesehatan agar dapat meningkatkan pelayanan terutama dalam pemberian dukungan pada ibu masa post partum, sehingga mengurangi resiko ibu mengalami postpartum blues. Kata kunci : Postpartum blues, pendidikan, pekerjaan, dukungan suami, riwayat PMS

scholarly journals A clinical study of postpartum depression and its association with postnatal factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2120
Author(s):  
Poonam Mathur ◽  
Rahul Mathur ◽  
Archana Singh
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Physical Change ◽  
Perinatal Factors ◽  
Adverse Perinatal Outcome ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Poor Concentration ◽  
Postnatal Factors

Background: The postpartum period is a time of tremendous emotional and physical change for most women as they adapt to new roles and alteration in their physiology. Postpartum depression has seen its rise lately. Multiple factors might be responsible for causation. Symptoms include depression, tearfulness, emotional liability, guilt, anorexia, sleep disorders, feeling inadequate, detachment from the baby, poor concentration, forgetfulness, fatigue, and irritability.Methods: We have conducted a study in 225 postpartum females and assessed them for depression and associated postnatal depression. The 10-question Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used for assessing depression.Results: Depression was evaluated as 6%. It was also found that 2% mothers with IUD babies developed postnatal depression. 1.33% cases with babies having congenital anomaly developed postnatal depression. 1.33% cases with babies having nursery admission developed postnatal depression.  This has been correlated with many other studies.Conclusions: It is found that perinatal factors do affect postnatal depression as it is found in mothers who have an adverse perinatal outcome. Further research is implicated in this field.

scholarly journals Depressão pós-parto e percepção de suporte social durante a gestação

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Elizabeth Konradt ◽  
Ricardo Azevedo da Silva ◽  
Karen Jansen ◽  
Daniela Martins Vianna ◽  
Luciana de Avila Quevedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale

OBJETIVO: Verificar o impacto da percepção de baixo suporte social durante a gestação como fator de risco para a depressão no período de 30 a 60 dias pós-parto. MÉTODO: Este estudo de coorte teve como população-alvo gestantes atendidas no Sistema Único de Saúde na cidade de Pelotas (RS). Para avaliar depressão pós-parto, foi utilizada a Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Foram consideradas deprimidas as parturientes que atingiram ≥ 13 pontos na escala. RESULTADOS: Das 1.019 mulheres avaliadas, 168 (16,5%) apresentaram depressão pós-parto. Aquelas que não receberam suporte do companheiro (p = 0,000), de familiares (p = 0,000) e de amigos (p = 0,000) demonstraram maior risco de ter depressão pós-parto. CONCLUSÃO: Nossos achados sugerem que a percepção de suporte social durante a gravidez pode ser um fator protetor para a depressão pós-parto.

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