Postnatal depression: a few simple questions.
The rate of past and family psychiatric history was ascertained in 254 women diagnosed with postnatal depression. Probands and first-degree relatives were interviewed to establish lifetime and current major psychiatric diagnoses. 78.3% of the women studied had a past and/or family psychiatric history. These data confirm the importance of these variables when screening women who may be at risk for postnatal depression.
D000328:Adult; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009864:Ontario; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors