In some settings. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) screens for postpartum
depression with a sensitivity of 59% to 100% and a specificity of 44% to 97%, with variation …

The scope of perinatal psychiatry changed in the 1980s, as did the focus of psychiatry in
general, to the recognition and management of common mental disorders in the community …

Background Australia is a leader in recognising that perinatal mental health problems are
prevalent and constitute a significant burden of disease among women. In 2009, the …

Background Depression during pregnancy and after the birth of a child is highly prevalent
and an important public health problem. Psychological interventions are the first-line …

Background Information on clinical acceptability is needed when making cost-utility
decisions about health screening implementation. Despite being in use for two decades …

Background Perinatal depression (PND) is a prevalent ailment that affects both the woman
and her family. Addressing PND in primary health care, such as pediatrics and obstetric care …

Perinatal depression (PND) is a common complication of pregnancy and postpartum
associated with significant morbidity. We had three goals:(1) to explore the performance of a …

Abstract The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS; Cox et al. Br J Psychiatr 150:
782–786, 1987) is used internationally for the detection of postpartum depression in women …

The perinatal period is crucial for both mother and newborn, and mental health, including
prenatal and postpartum depression (PPD), is a significant aspect. Screening for these …

Background Postpartum depression incurs significant burden and suffering. Methods We
investigated the latent structure of the most commonly used screening measure, the …