Table 5 Cronbach’s α coefficient for the Postpartum Depression Literacy Scale (PoDLiS) and its attributes

Ability to recognize postpartum depression

6

3.68 (0.75)

1–5

.77

Knowledge of risk factors and causes

5

3.69 (0.77)

1–5

.76

Knowledge and beliefs of self-care activities

5

4.50 (0.56)

1–5

.78

Knowledge about professional help available

2

4.10 (0.91)

1–5

.83

Beliefs about professional help available

2

2.53 (1.08)

1–5

.78

Attitudes which facilitate recognition of postpartum depression and appropriate help-seeking

6

3.77 (0.78)

1–5

.70

Knowledge of how to seek information related to postpartum depression

5

3.71 (0.77)

1–5

.73

Total scale

31

3.79 (0.39)

1–5

.78