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The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-8, and the PHQ-2, a two-item version of the PHQ, respectively, in pregnancy. These screeners were compared to a structured diagnostic interview in a cohort of pregnant women attending prenatal care. Based upon studies documenting high sensitivity and specificity on the PHQ-8 and PHQ-2 in the general adult population, we hypothesized that both instruments would be effective in this population.
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