Translation and Validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for Eritrea: A Screening Tool for Postpartum Depression in Primary Health Care Facilities.

Introduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder characterized by symptoms such as changes in sleep and eating patterns, fatigue, sadness, crying, anxiety, and guilt. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was developed to be used as a self-report questionnaire for English-speaking populations to screen for postnatal depression. This study aims to translate, validate, and adapt the EPDS into Eritrean settings.