Table 4 Maternal psychological functioning during admission and at follow-up
Measure | Admission Mean (sd) | 1 month Mean (sd) | 6 months Mean (sd) |
|---|---|---|---|
POMS sub-scale | Â | Â | Â |
   anxiety (n = 51) | 13.27 (6.92) | 7.43 (5.97)** | 6.88 (5.72) |
   irritability (n = 49) | 11.43 (8.60) | 7.00 (7.05) ** | 7.31 (6.77) |
   depression (n = 50) | 16.34 (12.25) | 7.78 (9.61) ** | 7.14 (9.48) |
   clarity of thinking (n = 51) | 11.86 (6.34) | 6.67 (4.80) ** | 6.06 (5.12) |
   fatigue (n = 52) | 17.23 (6.37) | 12.77 (6.75) ** | 11.85 (6.46) |
   functional efficiency (n = 52) | 10.02 (6.13) | 14.27 (7.00) ** | 15.04 (7.02) |
EPDS (n = 54) | 10.96 (5.33) | 6.78 (4.44) ** | 6.26 (5.59) |