Table 3 Coding of constructs
| Â | In scope interpretations | Examples of in scope interpretations | Out of scope interpretations | Examples of out of scope interpretations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | ||||
4-week time recall | Identifies the recall period as 4 weeks | • The last 4 weeks • Within this month • 4 weeks ago | Refers to an event or a time period that is longer or shorter than the 4 weeks | • The past 6 months • Since I found out I was pregnant • The last 2 weeks • The week before the concert • Last week |
‘often (on some or most days)’ | Expresses the feeling occurring on some or most days | • Everyday • On most days • Most of the time • A lot | Expresses the feeling occurring infrequently/occasionally | • Twice • The weekend • Sometimes |
‘felt unable to stop worrying or thinking too much’ | Describes the feeling using other phrases or synonyms | • Thinking too much • Cannot stop or relax • Stressed | Describes the feeling using out of scope phrases or synonyms | • Lazy • To be scared |
‘felt down, depressed or hopeless’ | Describes the feeling using other phrases or synonyms | • Sad • Stressed • Emotional • You just feel stuck | Describes the feeling using out of scope phrases or synonyms | • Aggressive • Frustrated |
‘felt little interest or pleasure in doing things you used to enjoy before’ | Describes the feeling using other phrases or synonyms | • No lust for life • Feeling hopeless • Moody • Irritable | Describes the feeling using out of scope phrases or synonyms | • Tired • Drained • Lazy |
‘had thoughts and plans to harm yourself or commit suicide’ | Describes the feeling using other phrases or synonyms | • Kill yourself • Hurt the baby • Don’t want to live anymore | Describes the feeling using out of scope phrases or synonyms or had thoughts but had not made plans | No out of scope interpretations |
Phase 2 | ||||
2-week time recall | Identifies the recall period as 2 weeks | • This week and last week • In the last 2 weeks • Between 1 and 2 weeks | Refers to an event or a time period that is longer or shorter than the 2 weeks | • 3 weeks ago • The start of my pregnancy – about 5 months ago • In the last week • When my mom was ill |
‘on some or most days’ | Expresses the feeling occurring on some or most days | • Everyday • A few times per week • Many times | Expresses the feeling occurring infrequently/ occasionally | • Once - on Wednesday • Twice • The weekend • 4 times |
‘felt unable to stop worrying or thinking too much’ | Describes the feeling using other phrases or synonyms | • To over think • Your mind works overtime • Anxious • Stressed | Describes the feeling using out of scope phrases or synonyms | • Sad • Unhappy |
‘felt down, depressed or hopeless’ | Describes the feeling using other phrases or synonyms | • Feels like no one cares • Your world is falling apart • No hope • You want to be all by yourself | Describes the feeling using out of scope phrases or synonyms | • Feel like hurting yourself • Constantly worrying • Not being able to cope |
‘Been concerned/ troubled about having little interest or pleasure in doing things’ | Describes the feeling using other phrases or synonyms | • It is an effort to do anything • Want to be alone • Feeling pressed down | Describes the feeling using out of scope phrases or synonyms | • Lazy • Tired • Fatigue |
‘had thoughts and plans to harm yourself or commit suicide’ | Describes the feeling using other phrases or synonyms | • Take your own life • Hurt yourself • Kill yourself • Harm your baby | Describes the feeling using out of scope phrases or synonyms or had thoughts but had not made plans | No out of scope interpretations |