Validating the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale as a screening tool for postpartum depression in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Background: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is considered well accepted screening tool for postpartum depression (PPD). The objective of the study was to validate the EPDS as a screening tool for postpartum depression in Kathmandu, Nepal. Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study u...

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Main Authors: Bhusal, B., Bhandari, N., Chapagai, M., Gavidia, Tania
Format: Journal Article
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/20506