The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS): translation and validation study of the Iranian version

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Authors

Ali Montazeri · Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research

Behnaz Torkan · Islamic Azad University, Isfahan

Sepideh Omidvari · Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research

Abstract

This preliminary validation study of the Iranian version of the EPDS proved that it is an acceptable, reliable and valid measure of postnatal depression. It seems that the EPDS not only measures postpartum depression but also may be measuring something more.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Psychiatry

Volume 7, Issue 1, pp. 11-11

DOI: 10.1186/1471-244x-7-11

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