ABSTRACT
Background: The Edinburgh Post-natal Depression Scale [EPDS] is a widely used instrument to measure post-natal depression. This study aimed to translate and to test the reliability and validity of the EPDS in Assiut city, Egypt, for ante-partum women
Methods: The English language version of the EPDS was translated into Arabic language and was used in this study. The questionnaire was administered to a consecutive sample of 391 pregnant women during 6[th]-32[nd] week at two points in time 15 days apart. Statistical analysis was performed to test the reliability and validity of the EPDS
Results: In general, the Arabic version of the EPDS was found to be acceptable to almost all women. Pearson correlation [to test reliability] was ranged between 3815* to 8485**. Alfa Cornbach coefficient found to be 8229**. Coefficient of mid-term retail was found to be 93**. The coefficient of internal consistency was ranged between 4573** to 7965** with significant P-Value
Conclusion: This validation and reliability study of the Arabic version of the EPDS proved that it is an acceptable, reliable and valid test of post-partum and also ante-partum depression