Table 3.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scores and depression rates in participants with and without preeclampsia
| Preeclampsia | No preeclampsia | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression (%) | 37.5 (n = 32) | 23.9 (n = 46) | 0.05* |
| Average PHQ-9 score | 3.73 ± 4.23 (n = 15) | 1.86 ± 1.95 (n = 37) | 0.03* |
| Average EPDS score | 6.38 ± 5.51 (n = 21) | 3.71 ± 2.64 (n = 42) | 0.01* |
Significant by t test or chi-square test. Mean ± standard deviation.