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- - The study aimed to validate the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale-Korean (EPDS-K) among first-trimester pregnant Korean women and compare different psychological models to assess its effectiveness.
- - Researchers recruited 200 participants from maternity clinics in Korea and identified factors such as depression, anxiety, and anhedonia, revealing that the EPDS-K's validity among this group may be uncertain.
- - The findings suggest that healthcare providers need to evaluate the effectiveness of screening tools like the EPDS-K to ensure accurate clinical decision-making and cultural relevance.
Article Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the validity of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale-Korean (EPDS-K) and compare the specified models (one-, two-, three-factor model, and a model in the current study) in pregnant, first-trimester Korean women.
Design And Methods: The study consisted of two groups of 100 first-trimester Korean women recruited from maternity clinics in Korea.
Findings: The results show that the EPDS-K has depression, anxiety, and anhedonia factors, and that the validity of the EPDS-K with Korean women is questionable.
Practice Implications: Healthcare providers should test the psychometric properties of tools for screening accuracy, clinical decision-making, and understanding of a phenomenon within different cultural settings.
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