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

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a widely used instrument to measure postnatal depression. This study aimed to translate and to test the reliability and validity of the EPDS in Iran.

Methods

The English language version of the EPDS was translated into Persian (Iranian language) and was used in this study. The questionnaire was administered to a consecutive sample of 100 women with normal (n = 50) and caesarean section (n = 50) deliveries at two points in time: 6 to 8 weeks and 12 to 14 weeks after delivery. Statistical analysis was performed to test the reliability and validity of the EPDS.

Results

Overall 22% of women at time 1 and 18% at time 2 reported experiencing postpartum depression. In general, the Iranian version of the EPDS was f

SUBMITTER: Montazeri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1854900 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature