Postpartum Depression

New postpartum depression study findings have been reported by researchers at Boise State University

Published in Women's Health Weekly, January 1st, 2009

"To evaluate the usefulness of the Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire in predicting symptoms of postpartum depression as measured by scores from the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale. Prospective descriptive. Mid-sized urban regional medical center," scientists in the United States report.

"A convenience sample of 200 English-speaking postpartum women. Postpartum Depression Screening Scale scores and demographic data obtained at 6 weeks postpartum were compared with Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire scores obtained before women were discharged from the hospital following delivery. Using the total Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire score, a cut point of 4 or...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-01-01)

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