Factor structure and longitudinal measurement invariance of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale during the whole perinatal period: a multicenter cohort study in China

Abstract Background Perinatal depression is common worldwide, which can cause many adverse effects on the physical and mental health of the mother and baby, as well as the whole family. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is an efficient and effective instrument for perinatal depression....

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Published in:	BMC Public Health
Main Authors:	Jichun Yang, Yu Jiang, Yimin Qu, Yongle Zhan, Haihui Ma, Xiaoxiu Li, Dongmei Man, Hongguo Wu, Ping Huang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Perinatal depression Longitudinal measurement invariance EPDS Dimensionality Cohort study
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21213-1