Anxiety Symptoms and Severity among Perinatal Women Screened for Depression with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Abstract Objectives: Describe the prevalence of anxiety among perinatal women screened with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and identify the proportion of women screening positive for depression only, anxiety only, and co-occurring anxiety/depression  Methods: Routine screening for depression was offered to all clients at 5 rural Utah public health department clinics. The online EPDS …

Opportunities in Mixed Method Health Literacy Research Among Hispanic Women in Utah

Problem Statement National and local news cycles often highlight health-related disparities of the Hispanic community. Underlying many of the reports is the important concept and impact of health literacy. Health literacy becomes important for caregivers and/or patients when faced with a situation that requires the ability to find, understand, and use health information and services. …