Screening of Postpartum Depression in Egyptian Women

Assessment of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale as Screening Tool for Postpartum Depression Among Women Delivering at Egyptian Tertiary Care System University Hospital: Prevalence and Risk Factors Analysis

The goal of this cross-sectional study is to assess the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale as screening tool for Postpartum Depression among women delivering at Egyptian tertiary health care system, University Hospital, regarding Prevalence and risk factors.

participants of this study with fill the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and their socio-demographic, obstetric and psychological data will be collected and analysed.

prevalence of postpartum depression in Egyptian women will be assessed as well as the associated risk factors

Inclusion Criteria:

All patients who underwent vaginal/cesarean delivery and reported for follow and willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who were unwilling to participate in the study.
• Patients who are having difficulties comprehending the questionnaire of the study.
• Women who were on psychiatric medication during pregnancy.