Outcome of Postnatal Depression Screening Using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Depression, Postpartum
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Depression, Postpartum focused on measuring Postnatal depression, Randomized controlled trial, Screening, Outcome, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Chinese mothers of newborn babies <= 2 months who are registered with the 4 Maternal and Child Health Centres under study; Normally resident in Hong Kong (Hong Kong ID card holder, or HK Birth Certificate [with status of permanent resident indicated established] holder, or people who have been granted unconditional stay in Hong Kong, or passport holders having valid travel document showing the right to land in Hong Kong, or permission to land, or eligibility of HK permanent ID card verified, or entitlement to the right of abode in HK) Exclusion Criteria: Those who do not use the Chinese language (in both the written and spoken form); Those who are under active psychiatric contact; Those who delivered in hospitals which are still conducting their own EPDS screening programme.
Sites / Locations
- Maternal and Child Health Centres, Department of HealthRecruiting