Validating the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale as a screening tool for postpartum depression in Kathmandu, Nepal

Ram Bhusal, Babu; Bhandari, Nisha; Chapagai, Manisha; Gavidia, Tania

doi:10.1186/s13033-016-0102-6

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Validating the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale as a screening tool for postpartum depression in Kathmandu, Nepal

Published in International Journal of Mental Health Systems • Oct 21, 2016

Authors:

Babu Ram Bhusal

Nisha Bhandari

Manisha Chapagai

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is considered well accepted screening tool for postpartum depression (PPD). The objective of the study was to validate the EPDS as a screening tool for postpartum depression in Kathmandu, Nepal. METHODS: A hospital based cross sectional study u...

Subject

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Medicine

Postpartum depression

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