For the Positive — Negative and the Negative profiles, this regression analysis did not provide further evidence for
a differential predictive value (p =.60 and p =.18, respectively).
Although the sensitivity of the CES - D among low - income women is high, the positive
predictive value remains low.30 Data obtained in our study were based on maternal reports, which may be subject to reporting bias; however, there is no reason to suspect
differential reporting among the 3 symptom groups.