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-valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | ||
Female | 256 (57.3) | 47 (54.6) | 0.65 |
Schooling (years) | Â | Â | 0.27 |
0-4 | 68 (15.3) | 9 (10.6) | Â |
5-8 | 133 (29.9) | 32 (37.6) | Â |
≥ 9 | 244 (54.8) | 44 (51.8) |  |
Age (years) | Â | Â | 0.14 |
20-39 | 183 (40.9) | 44 (51.2) | Â |
40-59 | 189 (42.3) | 33 (38.3) | Â |
≥ 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 | Â | Â | 0.52 |
Working | 263 (58.8) | 52 (60.5) | Â |
Not currently working | 164 (36.7) | 28 (32.6) | Â |
Never worked | 20 (4.5) | 6 (7.0) | Â |
Smoking | 105 (23.5) | 23 (26.7) | 0.51 |
Alcohol use | 187 (41.8) | 37 (43.0) | 0.83 |