Screening of Postpartum Depression in Egyptian Women

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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

Official Title
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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

Conditions
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Postpartum Depression

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Other: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale|Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale used as screening tool for postpartum depression|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number screening positive for possible postpartum depression by Arabic EPDS | Number of participants screening positive for possible postpartum depression, defined as a score of 13 or higher on the validated Arabic version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Participants with a positive screen (EPDS score ≥13) will be referred for psychiatric consultation for diagnostic confirmation and treatment of postpartum depression | 2 weeks postpartum | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial predictors of postpartum depression risk | Identification of sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial risk factors associated with screening positive for possible postpartum depression, as determined by bivariate and multivariate regression analyses of factors correlated with an Arabic EPDS score ≥13. Sociodemographic factors will include maternal age, education level, occupation, socioeconomic status, etc. Clinical factors will include obstetric history, delivery method, neonatal health status, etc. Psychosocial factors will include social support, stress levels, family dynamics, etc. | At 2 weeks postpartum |