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Article: From research to application: The development of an antenatal psychosocial health assessment tool

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Canadian Journal of Public Health
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July 1, 2002
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Objective: To describe the development of an assessment tool for antenatal psychosocial risk factors associated with poor postpartum outcomes.

Methods: A survey of Ontario family physicians established a need for an antenatal psychosocial health assessment (ALPHA) form. A critical literature review identified important antenatal factors for inclusion on the form. Focus groups of obstetrical care providers indicated acceptance of the provider-completed ALPHA; their feedback led to the development of a self-report ALPHA. Satisfaction, yield and reliability of the self-report and provider-completed ALPHA forms were studied and found to be comparable.

Results: Physicians and ...

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