Table 1.
Characteristics of the sample included in the validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (n = 477) and losses (n = 86), Pelotas, 2012
| Variables | Sample | Losses | p-value a |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Female | 256 (57.3) | 47 (54.6) | 0.65 |
| Schooling (years) | 0.27 | ||
| 0-4 | 68 (15.3) | 9 (10.6) | |
| 5-8 | 133 (29.9) | 32 (37.6) | |
| ≥ 9 | 244 (54.8) | 44 (51.8) | |
| Age (years) | 0.14 | ||
| 20-39 | 183 (40.9) | 44 (51.2) | |
| 40-59 | 189 (42.3) | 33 (38.3) | |
| ≥ 60 | 75 (16.8) | 9 (10.5) | |
| White skin colour | 342 (76.5) | 70 (81.4) | 0.32 |
| Single/without partner | 154 (34.5) | 34 (39.5) | 0.36 |
| Working status | 0.52 | ||
| Working | 263 (58.8) | 52 (60.5) | |
| Not currently working | 164 (36.7) | 28 (32.6) | |
| Never worked | 20 (4.5) | 6 (7.0) | |
| Smoking | 105 (23.5) | 23 (26.7) | 0.51 |
| Alcohol use | 187 (41.8) | 37 (43.0) | 0.83 |
a x 2 test.