Developing a screening tool for postnatal Depression in Zimbabwe

Validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in Zimbabwe

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201303000485383

Enrollment

Registered

2013-01-16

Start date

2006-08-16

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

HIV/AIDS Mental and Behavioural Disorders Pregnancy and Childbirth

Interventions

health education for mothers

Group Problem solving therapy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: adult mothers aged over 16 attending local clinic for 6 week postnatal visit who reside in district and give written consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: non-resident of district, refusal to give written consent, critically ill

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score after 6-8 weeks	—

Countries

Zimbabwe

Contacts

Public ContactWalter Mangezi

Psychiatrist

wmangezi@yahoo.co.uk00263712606560

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026