Psychometric assessment of the Correa-Barrick Postpartum Depression Scale

Abstract

Introduction: Empirical evidence has suggested an association between mood and color sensitivity. The purpose of this study is to report on the psychometric properties of a new postpartum depression rating scale while at the same time showing a correlation between depression severity and impaired color sensitivity. Methods: Using a survey design of a sample of 17 postpartum patients, color sensitivity was assessed by the patient's response to a self-report depression scale item, I notice that everything seems gray/cloudy/drab/lacking color. Results: There was a statistically significant finding between color sensitivity and depression, r =.50, P