Identification of depression and anxiety during pregnancy: A  systematic review and meta‐analysis of test accuracy

ConclusionsFindings from the meta-analysis suggest that the EPDS alone is not perfectly suitable for detection of major depressive disorder during pregnancy. Few studies have evaluated the other instruments, therefore, their usefulness for identification of women with depression and anxiety during pregnancy remains very uncertain. At present, case-identification with any tool may best serve as a complement to a broader dialogue between healthcare professionals and their patients.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - February 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Elisabet Rondung, Pamela Massoudi, Katri Nieminen, Birgitta Wickberg, Nathalie Peira, Rebecca Silverstein, Klas Moberg, Martina Lundqvist, Åke Grundberg, Monica Hultcrantz Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research