Table 3

Characteristics of Women With Elevated Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Scores (≥10)

CharacteristicUsual Care (n = 233)
No. (%)		Intervention (n = 322)
No. (%)		P Value
Received postpartum depression diagnosisa78 (41)194 (66).0001
Elevated parenting stress (PSI score >74)a
 Baseline196 (89)187 (81).38
 12 Months’ postpartumb117 (74)128 (72).82
Low partner satisfaction (DAS-6 score in bottom 10%)
 Baseline3 (2)3 (2).71
 12 Months’ postpartum6(5)2 (2).30
Treatment of women with postpartum depression diagnosis
 Medication67 (35)169 (56)<.0001
 Counseling20 (11)54 (20).02
 Medication plus counseling70 (37)176 (60)<.0001

  • DAS-6 = Dyad Adult Satisfaction short form; PHQ-9 = 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire; PSI = Parenting Stress Inventory.

  • ↵a According to PHQ-9 scores and clinician assessment.

  • ↵b Based on questionnaire returned at 12 months’ postpartum.