Korean J Perinatol.  2015 Mar;26(1):21-27. 10.14734/kjp.2015.26.1.21.

Usefulness of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for Postpartum Depression

• Ahn CS
• Kang MS
• Park SY
• Choi YR

• KMID: 2072333
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14734/kjp.2015.26.1.21

Abstract

PURPOSE
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common postnatal problem. PPD has a negative influence on maternal functioning and child development. We examined the result of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) after delivery.
METHODS
Three hundred two postpartum mothers were enrolled in the study. The Korean version of EPDS was completed and scored at postpartum visits. Mothers whose score was 10 or more were classified as an EPDS positive for PPD. We reviewed their medical records and determined risk factors for positive EPDS result.
RESULTS
The positive rate of EPDS was 27.8% (84/302). Among various factors, a newborn's body weight more than 4.0 kg was statistically related to the positive result. The positive rate of EPDS was significantly higher when performed within postpartum 60 days than after postpartum 60 days. Among 84 positive women, only three mothers visited a psychiatric clinic for further evaluation and management of PPD.
CONCLUSION
The EPDS was a useful tool for PPD screening. Obstetricians should consider an EPDS for effective screening of PPD. It would be the next important issue to encourage a screening positive mother to visit a psychiatric clinic.

Keyword

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; Postpartum depression

MeSH Terms

Body Weight
Child
Child Development
Depression, Postpartum*
Female
Humans
Mass Screening
Medical Records
Mothers
Postpartum Period
Risk Factors

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  Fig.1. Korean version of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.

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  Fig. 2. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score and postpartum screening date.

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