Prevalence and detection of postnatal depression in an Irish community sample

Author:

Crotty Fiona,Sheehan John

Abstract

AbstractObjectives: To establish the prevalence of postnatal depression using standardised methods of diagnosis and to evaluate early detection of postnatal depression.Methods: Prospective cohort study. Prevalence established using two-step screening with EPDS and semi-structured clinical interview for ICD-10 diagnosis. EPDS recorded at day three-five postnatal evaluated as predictor of depression at week six postnatal.Results: Prevalence established at 14.4%. EPDS recorded at day three-five postnatal when combined with past history of depression was a predictor of depression occurring at week six postnatal.Conclusions: We found a similar prevalence of postnatal depression in this Irish sample to other international prevalence studies. There are implications for hospital based screening to identify those at risk of developing a postnatal depression.

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Subject

History and Philosophy of Science,Psychiatry and Mental health,Applied Psychology

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