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A comparison of screening instruments for depression in postpartum adolescents
Nancy DeRosa1, M Cynthia Logsdon
1University of Louisville and Women's Care Physicians in Louisville, KY, USA.
Topic:
It is important to screen postpartum adolescents for depression during routine healthcare visits so that depression can be identified and treated.
Purpose:
The purpose of the manuscript is to compare available depression screening instruments and to provide guidance to healthcare providers on choice of instrument.
Sources Used:
Published studies.
Conclusions:
In order to capture the common symptoms of adolescent and postpartum depression, a combination of screening instruments should be used.