Assessment of the validity and reliability of edinburgh postpartum depression scale in Turkish men
These findings emphasize the significance of assessing and addressing PPD in fathers, supporting the use of the EPDS as a valid tool in the Turkish context. The three-factor structure aligns with international research, highlighting the importance of a multi-dimensional approach to PPD assessment. Early intervention can mitigate PPD's impact on fathers, mothers, and children, benefiting mental health and well-being.
Authors
- Vildan Mevsim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3546-9146)
- Betül Yılmaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5981-2183)
- Altuğ Didikoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5582-6956)
- Oğulcan Çöme (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6624-832X)
- Çiğdem Alkan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4369-6576)
Institutions
- Izmir Institute of Technology (TR)
- Dokuz Eylül University (TR)
- University of Manchester (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Perinatal Medicine
- Published
- 2024-10-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1515/jpm-2024-0026
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63