Table 3 Associations between psychometric variables and antenatal depression as measured by EPDS

Anxiety total

19.3(6.4)

15.2(4.8)

<0.001

Anxiety about delivery

7.8(3.6)

6.4(3.3)

0.013

Worry about baby’s health

6.7(3.0)

4.9(1.5)

<0.001

Concern about appearance

4.4(2.2)

4.0(1.9)

0.189

Social support total

56.9(18.9)

73.9(10.0)

<0.001

Support from family

21.4(6.3)

26.3(3.0)

<0.001

Support from friends

16.1(8.7)

21.9(7.7)

<0.001

Support from a special person

19.5(8.4)

25.8(3.6)

<0.001