Postpartum Depression Screening in Latvia: Validation and Optimal Cut-Off of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
: The Latvian version of the EPDS is a reliable and diagnostically accurate screening instrument for PPD 4-6 weeks after delivery. A cut-off score of ≥11 appears optimal for routine screening in Latvian outpatient settings. These findings support the integration of EPDS-based screening into structured postpartum care and underscore the value of validating screening instruments within specific cultural and clinical contexts.
Authors
- Linda Rubene-Kesele
- Vineta Viktorija Vinogradova
- Silvija Cipare
- Elmars Rancans
- Liva Kise
- Nancy Byatt
- Lubova Renemane
- Marija Lazareva
Institutions
- UMass Memorial Health Care (US)
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (US)
- Riga Stradiņš University (LV)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicina
- Published
- 2026-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62040668
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00