The Psychometric Validation of the EPDS‐K Among Korean Women: Does It Only Measure Depressive Symptoms?

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to test the validity of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale‐Korean (EPDS‐K) and compare the specified models (one‐, two‐, three‐factor model, and a model in the current study) in pregnant, first‐trimester Korean women. DESIGN AND METHODS: The study consisted of two groups of 100 first‐trimester Korean women recruited from maternity clinics in Korea. FINDINGS: The results show that the EPDS‐K has depression, anxiety, and anhedonia factors, and that the validity of the EPDS‐K with Korean women is questionable. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Healthcare providers should test the psychometric properties of tools for screening accuracy, clinical decision‐making, and understanding of a phenomenon within different cultural settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]