E-Screening for Prenatal Depression in Kampala, Uganda Using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Survey Results

This study shows that demographic factors such as spousal employment category, age, and relationship status have an influence on the respondents' EPDS scores. These variables may serve as proxies for latent factors such as financial stability and emotional support.

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Online Journal of Public Health Informatics
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2024-10-14
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https://doi.org/10.2196/51602
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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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E-Screening for Prenatal Depression in Kampala, Uganda Using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Survey Results

Dickens Howard Akena, Hasifah Kasujja Namatovu, Mark Abraham Magumba
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Online Journal of Public Health Informatics
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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E-Screening for Prenatal Depression in Kampala, Uganda Using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Survey Results

Dickens Howard Akena, Hasifah Kasujja Namatovu, Mark Abraham Magumba
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Abstract

This study shows that demographic factors such as spousal employment category, age, and relationship status have an influence on the respondents' EPDS scores. These variables may serve as proxies for latent factors such as financial stability and emotional support.

Online Journal of Public Health InformaticsVol. 17
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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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