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The diagnostic accuracy of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale without the self-harm item: Does culture matter?
Alberto Stefana1, Loredana Cena2, Alice Trainini2
1Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Journal of Psychiatric Research
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