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The obstetrics and gynaecological distress measurement scale: a promising tool for improving obstetrics care

Background Screening done on obstetrics patients is based on a few scales which are not targeted towards the population, thus a need for a targeted tool was necessary especially for the Indian population where these issues are high and care provided lacks in quality.

Methods A top down survey was conducted followed by a brief interview. A pilot study was then done out of which specific items were selected.

Results Cronbach's alpha yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.907. Split-half coefficient yielded a high level of internal consistency with a value of 0.867. The convergent validity was 0.62.

Conclusions The OGDMS is a valuable tool for identifying potential psychological distress in women needing obstetrics care. OGDMS is a unified tool for doctors, psychologists, and patients to identify potential problem areas related to mental health.