Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of the Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire in predicting symptoms of postpartum depression as measured by scores from the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale. Design: Prospective descriptive. Setting: Mid-sized urban regional medical center. Participants: A convenience sample of 200 English-speaking postpartum women. Main Outcome Measures: Postpartum Depression Screening Scale scores and demographic data obtained at 6 weeks postpartum were compared with Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire scores obtained before women were discharged from the hospital following delivery. Results: Using the total Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire score, a cut point of 4 or higher was found to have the best positive predictive power in predicting postpartum depression symptoms. However, similar results were seen when 1 question from the Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire was used rather than the entire survey. Overall, the Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire had a moderate correlation (.28) with Postpartum Depression Screening Scale scores. Conclusion: The Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire may be a valid predictor of postpartum depression, although it will identify only about 40% of women who develop this condition. Using a single question to identify women at risk for postpartum depression offers a cost-effective alternative to the complete questionnaire. Further studies with larger, multiethnic samples are needed before conclusions can be drawn and definitive recommendations for practice made.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 622-630 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Postpartum depression
- Risk factors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics
- Critical Care
- Maternity and Midwifery
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Exploring the postpartum adjustment questionnaire as a predictor of postpartum depression. / Davis, Shoni; Cross, Judy; Lind, Bonnie.
In: JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, Vol. 37, No. 6, 01.01.2008, p. 622-630.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AB - Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of the Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire in predicting symptoms of postpartum depression as measured by scores from the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale. Design: Prospective descriptive. Setting: Mid-sized urban regional medical center. Participants: A convenience sample of 200 English-speaking postpartum women. Main Outcome Measures: Postpartum Depression Screening Scale scores and demographic data obtained at 6 weeks postpartum were compared with Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire scores obtained before women were discharged from the hospital following delivery. Results: Using the total Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire score, a cut point of 4 or higher was found to have the best positive predictive power in predicting postpartum depression symptoms. However, similar results were seen when 1 question from the Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire was used rather than the entire survey. Overall, the Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire had a moderate correlation (.28) with Postpartum Depression Screening Scale scores. Conclusion: The Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire may be a valid predictor of postpartum depression, although it will identify only about 40% of women who develop this condition. Using a single question to identify women at risk for postpartum depression offers a cost-effective alternative to the complete questionnaire. Further studies with larger, multiethnic samples are needed before conclusions can be drawn and definitive recommendations for practice made.
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