Assessing psychopathology in pregnancy and postpartum

J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol. 2001 Jun;22(2):91-102. doi: 10.3109/01674820109049959.

Abstract

This paper evaluates questionnaire measures of anxiety, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder for use with pregnant and postpartum women. For each area of measurement the main issues or problems are delineated, two appropriate measures are described and the validity and reliability of the measures are discussed, as well as the problems and benefits of using the measures with pregnant or postpartum women. Finally, norms are provided for female and obstetric samples, where available. It is hoped that this paper will provide a valuable resource for future research into psychopathology in pregnant and postpartum women.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anxiety Disorders / diagnosis
  • Depression / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Pregnancy / psychology*
  • Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Puerperal Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / diagnosis
  • Surveys and Questionnaires*