Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) adaptation

• Reach:

  QLD

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Completed

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The project involved a translation of the EPDS to enable the scale to be administered to Indigenous women in two diverse communities in North Queensland. The aim of the project was to provide a version of the EPDS more appropriate for Indigenous women. In comparison to the standard version of the EPDS the translated version identified more Indigenous women at risk of postnatal depression. The requirement for the further evaluation of the screening tool is acknowledged.

Related publications

Campbell A, Hayes B, Buckby B (2008)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's experience when interacting with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: a brief note.

Australian Journal of Rural Health; 16(3): 124-131

• Links
• View abstract: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's experience when interacting with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: a brief note
• View article: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's experience when interacting with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: a brief note
• View website: Australian Journal of Rural Health

Links

• View information: Adaptation of the EPDS
  See page 3. Source: Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC)