Comparison of two screening scales in screening postpartum depression
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2012.19.014
- VernacularTitle:两种筛查量表早期发现产后抑郁的效果对比
- Author:
Mei LIU
1
;
Shao-Ling LIAO
;
Ruo-Lan WEN
Author Information
1. 广东医学院
- Keywords:
Postpartum depression;
Screening;
Postpartum depression screening scale;
Edinburgh postnatal depression scale
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2012;18(19):2274-2276
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To compare the value of the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS)and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale(EPDS) in the screening of postpartum depression.Methods A total of 445 women within 6 weeks postpartum completed PDSS,EPDS and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR Axis I Disorders-Patient Edition (SCID-I/P).The SCID-I/P was regarded as the gold standard for postpartum depression diagnosis.Results The cut-off score for PDSS and EPDS was 74 and 10,respectively.PDSS achieved the higher combination of sensitivity ( 93.33％ ) and specifity ( 94.75％ ).The area under the curve for PDSS and EPDS was 0.978 and 0.872,respectively ( P ＜ 0.05 ).Conclusions Compared with EPDS,PDSS has a higher screening value.It is a simple,fast and accurate screening tool for postpartum depression.
