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Using the internet to screen for postpartum depression.

Huynh-Nhu Le1, Deborah F Perry, Xi Sheng

  • 1Department of Psychology, The George Washington University, NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA. hnle@gwu.edu

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Screening for postpartum depression (PPD) via the Internet is feasible. Online screening identified more at-risk women, suggesting a viable tool for PPD prevention and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Psychiatry
  • Digital Health Interventions
  • Mental Health Screening

Background:

  • Postpartum depression (PPD) affects many women.
  • Traditional screening methods may have limitations.
  • The Internet offers a potential platform for wider reach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of using the Internet for postpartum depression screening.
  • To compare online screening with in-person administration.

Main Methods:

  • 142 participants completed the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS) and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale online.
  • Online results were compared to in-person administration by PDSS authors.
  • Comparisons included recruitment, demographics, psychometrics, and symptom prevalence.

Main Results:

  • Internet recruitment yielded more diverse participants (Hispanic, Asian women).
  • The PDSS demonstrated excellent psychometric properties online and in-person.
  • The online sample showed a higher risk for PPD (23%) versus community samples (12%).

Conclusions:

  • The Internet is a viable and feasible tool for screening postpartum depression.
  • Online screening may reach a broader, more diverse population.
  • This facilitates implications for PPD prevention and treatment.