Contribution of anxiety symptoms to Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores
Krueger, Casey
Krueger, Casey
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Postpartum depression and anxiety bear negative consequences for maternal and child health. While much attention is given to postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety is not as well characterized. A retrospective chart review of UVMMC postpartum patients who completed Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale screens was performed and data analysis completed in SPSS. There were no statistically significant differences between the anxiety and non-anxiety subscores for screens at any timepoint. While not statistically significant, differences were observed in anxiety sub-scale scores across different races. This bears implications for how providers may approach this topic with patients, informed by patients’ identities and lived experiences.
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2025-01-01