Validated screening tools to identify common mental disorders in perinatal and postpartum women in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Gracia FellmethSiân HarrisonCharles OpondoManisha NairJennifer J KurinczukFiona Alderdice

Published in: BMC psychiatry (2021)

The EPDS is psychometrically valid in diverse Indian settings and its use in routine maternity care could improve detection of perinatal depression. Further research is required to validate screening tools for other perinatal common mental disorders in India.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
healthcare
palliative care
depressive symptoms
polycystic ovary syndrome
quality improvement
pregnancy outcomes
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chronic pain
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physical activity
affordable care act