Article
Clinical Neurology
Carol Cornsweet Barber, Wendy Middlemiss, Oleg N. Medvedev
Summary: In this study, the Rasch methodology was used to examine and enhance the psychometric properties of the EPDS. The results showed that the EPDS met the expectations of the unidimensional Rasch model after internal modifications. The use of ordinal-to-interval conversion tables derived from the Rasch model can improve the precision of the EPDS.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Ai Wen Chan, Corinne Reid, Petra Skeffington, Ella Gorman, Rhonda Marriott
Summary: This study aimed to explore the cultural validity of the EPDS by understanding the experiences of Aboriginal women and midwives. The findings revealed that Aboriginal women generally had positive views of the EPDS, while midwives expressed reservations about its administration. The analysis also revealed the presence of demand characteristics in some interviews, highlighting the need for training in non-leading interview techniques.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Akiko Tanuma-Takahashi, Tomohiro Tanemoto, Chie Nagata, Ryo Yokomizo, Akiko Konishi, Kenji Takehara, Tetsuo Ishikawa, Nozomu Yanaihara, Osamu Samura, Aikou Okamoto
Summary: This study aimed to determine the optimal time and cutoff score for antenatal screening for prediction of postpartum depressive symptoms (PDS) using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and to identify risk factors for PDS. The study found that an EPDS score of 4/5 during the second trimester may be suitable for initial screening for PDS, and women with an EPDS score >= 5 at the second trimester require more elaborate follow-up. Additionally, an EPDS score >= 5 during the second trimester and a family history of mental illness were significantly associated with PDS.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Fangxiang Mao, Yaoyao Sun, Juan Wang, Yongqi Huang, Yane Lu, Fenglin Cao
Summary: The study found that the EPDS is sensitive in detecting changes in maternal depressive symptoms during pregnancy. An average MCID value of 4 points for improvement and 3 points for worsening are recommended for EPDS.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Rebecca Blackmore, Melanie Gibson-Helm, Glenn Melvin, Jacqueline A. Boyle, Mina Fazel, Kylie M. Gray
Summary: This study assessed the screening properties of a Dari translation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, demonstrating good performance in screening for symptoms of depression and anxiety during pregnancy.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gracia Fellmeth, Sian Harrison, Jenny McNeill, Fiona Lynn, Maggie Redshaw, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: Examining the agreement between self-reported and self-identified anxiety among postnatal women, it was found that there was minimal agreement between the two measures. Women who self-identified as having anxiety may benefit from further follow-up and support.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ainul Khamisah Shafian, Salina Mohamed, Nor Jannah Nasution Raduan, Anne Yee Hway Ann
Summary: The study aims to determine the appropriate cut-off scores of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) for detecting paternal postpartum depression. Through the analysis of studies comparing EPDS scores for depression from validated diagnostic interviews, it was found that EPDS had high sensitivity and specificity at cut-off values of 7-10.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kiwamu Noshiro, Takeshi Umazume, Mayumi Inubashiri, Megumi Tamura, Masayoshi Hosaka, Hidemichi Watari
Summary: Suicide due to postpartum depression is a major concern in Japan. This study examined the relationship between postpartum depression and nutritional status, specifically focusing on ketone bodies. Higher serum ketone levels were observed in pregnant women with postpartum depression during the second trimester, suggesting a potential link. The EPDS scores assessed in the early postpartum period may be useful for timely detection of postpartum depression.
Article
Psychiatry
Chong Chen, Ryo Okubo, Sumiyo Okawa, Shin Nakagawa, Takahiro Tabuchi
Summary: The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is widely used for screening perinatal depression, but its 10th item for evaluating suicide ideation is inaccurate and may cause distress. The study suggests that the EPDS-9 without the 10th item is highly correlated with the full EPDS or EPDS-10. The EPDS-9 performs equivalently to EPDS-10 in differentiating depression diagnosis and screening for depression.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Johanne Smith-Nielsen, Ida Egmose, Katrine Isabella Wendelboe, Pernille Steinmejer, Theis Lange, Mette Skovgaard Vaever
Summary: The EPDS-3A subscale is a time-efficient screening tool for detecting anxiety in antenatal and postnatal mothers. It can effectively identify potential anxiety cases in new mothers and provide additional help in cases not identified by the total EPDS.
Article
Psychiatry
Megan Galbally, Stuart J. Watson, Philip Boyce, Louise Howard, Helen Herrman
Summary: This study investigated 360 women and found that the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale cannot accurately predict different types of postnatal depression and associated complications. However, the study provides guidance for researching the impact of personalized management on the prognosis of women with postnatal depression.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nkechi Ezirim, Lena K. Younes, Joel H. Barrett, Robert P. Kauffman, Katie J. Macleay, Scott T. Newton, Paul Tullar
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in the immediate postpartum period and found that it is not a reliable predictor of postpartum depression development during hospitalization shortly after delivery, as determined by the EPDS validated at the 6-week postpartum time interval.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Loredana Cena, Fiorino Mirabella, Gabriella Palumbo, Antonella Gigantesco, Alice Trainini, Alberto Stefana
Summary: This study in Italy found that the prevalence of perinatal depression is strongly associated with socioeconomic disadvantages, with high economic status significantly reducing the risk of depression during both the antenatal and postnatal periods.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Wagner Moyer, Roy Brown, Nancy Jallo, Patricia Anne Kinser
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the validity of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) for screening during the perinatal period in the United States and address concerns regarding its acceptability and performance. The researchers conducted a systematic search and identified nine studies that met the inclusion criteria. The findings suggest that adapting the EPDS for use in the United States could improve its performance and patients' experiences.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Marco Aurelio Knippel Galletta, Ana Maria da Silva Sousa Oliveira, Jessica Gorrao Lopes Albertini, Glaucia Guerra Benute, Stela Verzinhasse Peres, Maria de Lourdes Brizot, Rossana Pulcineli Vieira Francisco
Summary: The study analyzed data from 184 participants with a mean of 56 postpartum days and found that the rate of postpartum depression (PPD) among the Brazilian population was 38.8%, with concerns about lack of hospital beds, absence of a partner, and anxiety symptoms being related factors. Suicidal ideation (SI) was positively associated with anxiety symptoms and friends as a source of information.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Chunrong Li, Li Tang, Min Yang, Yonghong Lin, Chaojie Liu, Yunfen Liu, Li Zhang, Yongwu Zhang, Lei Zhao, Xiuling Duan
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mahnaz Zarshenas, Yun Zhao, Jane A. Scott, Colin W. Binns
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mi Kyung Lee, Colin Binns
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anh Vo Van Ha, Yun Zhao, Colin W. Binns, Ngoc Minh Pham, Phung Thi Hoang Nguyen, Cong Luat Nguyen, Tan Khac Chu, Andy H. Lee
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thi Thuy Duong Doan, Colin Binns, Ngoc Minh Pham, Yun Zhao, Thi Phuong Hoa Dinh, Thi Thu Ha Bui, Trung Chuyen Tran, Xuan Hoai Nguyen, Roslyn Giglia, Fenglian Xu, Andy Lee
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Medical Informatics
Li Tang, Andy H. Lee, Colin W. Binns, Lian Duan, Yi Liu, Chunrong Li
BMC MEDICAL INFORMATICS AND DECISION MAKING
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jie Yan, Li Tang, Min Xu
Summary: Research indicates that adhering to the 2009 IOM guidelines for weight gain during twin pregnancies is linked to improved perinatal outcomes.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Colin Binns, Mi Kyung Lee, Lyn Wren
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Doan Thi Thuy Duong, Colin Binns, Andy Lee, Yun Zhao, Ngoc Minh Pham, Dinh Thi Phuong Hoa, Bui Thi Thu Ha
Summary: This study examines the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding intention and cesarean delivery. The findings suggest that mothers who intend to breastfeed exclusively are less likely to undergo cesarean section for nonmedical reasons. Therefore, educating mothers about breastfeeding could be an effective intervention to reduce cesarean section rates and improve maternal and child health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Norsham Juliana, Nor Amira Syahira Mohd Azmi, Nadia Effendy, Nur Islami Mohd Fahmi Teng, Sahar Azmani, Nizam Baharom, Aza Sherin Mohamad Yusuff, Izuddin Fahmy Abu
Summary: This study assessed the mental health status and associated factors of healthcare shift workers. The results showed that poor sleep quality, inactivity, and eating habits were strongly associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. These modifiable factors need to be addressed to improve the mental health of healthcare shift workers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Minli Zhang, Nelbon Giloi, Yang Shen, Yan Yu, M. Y. Aza Sherin, Mei Ching Lim
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of childhood malnutrition and associated risk factors among children aged 6-24 months in Shaanxi Province, China. The findings suggest that while the prevalence of stunting, underweight, and wasting is relatively low, there is still a need to strengthen child nutrition policies.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Colin W. Binns, Mi Kyung Lee, Thi Thuy Duong Doan, Andy Lee, Minh Pham, Yun Zhao
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic is the largest infectious disease epidemic since the 1918-19 influenza pandemic, with a death toll approaching that of the earlier epidemic. Available data and studies show that the clinical case rate is about 10% higher in females than in males in Asia, but the number of deaths is higher in males. Women are more likely to experience psychological effects during and after acute COVID-19 infections. Prolonged symptoms of acute infections have been reported. Further research is needed to measure and monitor COVID-19 incidence, develop better vaccines against new strains, and establish distribution systems for vaccines.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Thi Thuy Duong Doan, Trung Chuyen Tran, Ngoc Minh Pham, Yun Zhao, Thi Phuong Hoa Dinh, Nguyen Xuan Hoai, Andy Lee, Colin Binns, Thi Thu Ha Bui
Summary: This study aimed to develop a mobile app to increase breastfeeding rates in Vietnamese women. Through literature review, formative research, and prototype testing, key features for the app were identified and relevant information and content were provided. The study also found that the app should be installed during pregnancy, and notifications about breastfeeding sent 2-3 times per week were effective.
INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Jane Anne Scott, Sharyn K. Burns, Yvonne L. Hauck, Roslyn C. Giglia, Anita M. Jorgensen, Becky Kate White, Annegret Martin, Suzanne Robinson, Satvinder S. Dhaliwal, Colin W. Binns, Bruce R. Maycock
Summary: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of various father-focused breastfeeding interventions and found no significant differences between the control group and any of the intervention groups in terms of infant feeding outcomes, breastfeeding self-efficacy reported by mothers, and postpartum partner support. Further research is needed to test the effectiveness of these interventions in more socioeconomically diverse populations.
JMIR PEDIATRICS AND PARENTING
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Li Tang, Ngoc Minh Pham, Andy H. Lee, Nitin Shivappa, James R. Hebert, Jian Zhao, Dada Su, Colin W. Binns, Chunrong Li