Cost-utility analysis of screening and cognitive behavioral therapy compared to usual care for postpartum depression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum depression is common and leads to an increase in the risk of poorer maternal outcomes and suicide. Implementing effective screening and treatment for postpartum depression is an international public health priority.

Objective

This study aims to estimate the cost-effectiveness of implementing a strategy of Whooley screening followed by referral to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for women screened positive compared with the current Treatment as Usual (TAU) for women with postpartum depression in Hong Kong.

Methods

A decision tree model was constructed to estimate the potential cost and utility benefits for Whooley screening followed by referral to CBT for women screened positive compared to TAU in Hong Kong. The model used healthcare costs, in

SUBMITTER: Wang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542417 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature