Measuring women's quality of life during pregnancy

Mazúchová, Lucia; Kelčíková, Simona; Dubovická, Zuzana

doi:10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.11.004

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“…Our results for parity were consistent with those of other studies [11,16,17,50]. Low-parity women had higher QOL scores than high-parity women.…”

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confidence: 92%

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Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of Healthy Pregnant Women in North Jordan

Alzboon¹,

Vural²

2019

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: Quality of life (QOL) assessment during pregnancy contributes to determining women’s unmet needs and preventing negative health outcomes. In this study, we aimed to identify the effects of participants’ characteristics, perceived stress, and perceived social support on their QOL. We also aimed to determine the differences in QOL according to these factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a city in Jordan. Purposive sampling was used to select 218 participants. Data was collected by the quality of life Short Form- 36(SF-36) survey, perceived stress scale (PSS), and The Multidimensional perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS). Results: We found that only parity had a significant effect on the QOL. High-parity women had lower QOL scores than low-parity women. The participants reported high social support, specifically from their families and significant others. The 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey was a reliable tool for measuring the QOL in pregnancy. Conclusions: Parity factor and social support should be recognized in any health promotion intervention and during providing antenatal care. Further research is needed toassess the QOL during pregnancy.

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“…Our results for parity were consistent with those of other studies [11,16,17,50]. Low-parity women had higher QOL scores than high-parity women.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

“…Studies on the obstetric factors showed that low-parity pregnant women had the highest QOL scores [11,16,17]. Researchers have posited that low-parity women have a positive psychological reaction toward pregnancy in contrast to high-parity women who have multiple roles and duties.…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of Healthy Pregnant Women in North Jordan

Alzboon¹,

Vural²

2019

Medicina

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“…In our study, the best QoL in the psychological and social domains was found for women pregnant for the first time, while in a study from central Anatolia, Turkey, the highest scores were reported for women in the third trimester of the pregnancy [33]. Additional housework and tasks related to raising children, reducing the time that the woman has for herself, may be factors that impair the QoL of women going through a subsequent pregnancy [34].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 53%

The relationship between health-related quality of life, acceptance of illness and characteristics of pregnant women with hyperglycemia

Iwanowicz-Palus

Zarajczyk

Bień

2020

Health Qual Life Outcomes

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Background The study was performed to evaluate the association between socio-demographic factors on the one hand, and quality of life and illness acceptance on the other, in pregnant women with hyperglycemia. Methods The study was performed in the years 2016–2017 in south-eastern Poland. The study included 676 women: 339 pregnant women with hyperglycemia in the case group, and 337 healthy pregnant women in the control group. The research instruments applied included the WHOQOL-BREF quality of life questionnaire, the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), and a general questionnaire. Results Factors associated with quality of life in women with hyperglycemia include: relationship status, residence, professional activity, living conditions, number of pregnancies, self-reported knowledge of diabetes treatment and lifestyle and also of the potential pregnancy complications and fetal health impact associated with the disease, as well as the type of diabetes treatment (p < 0.05).The mean illness acceptance score among the patients is near the lower boundary of “moderate”, 31.37 points. Factors associated with illness acceptance in women with hyperglycemia include: professional activity, living conditions, and self-reported knowledge of diabetes treatment and lifestyle and of the potential pregnancy complications and fetal health impact associated with the disease (p < 0.05). Conclusion Better overall quality of life, general perceived health, and quality of life in all specific domains was found among healthy pregnant women compared to those with hyperglycemia. A higher level of illness acceptance has a positive effect on overall quality of life, general perceived health, and quality of life in all specific domains. General Quality of Life is positively correlated with reported living conditions and self-reported knowledge on glucose tolerance disorder treatment and lifestyle recommendations. AIS is positively correlated with living conditions, self-reported knowledge on glucose tolerance disorder treatment and lifestyle recommendations, and self-reported knowledge on possible pregnancy complications and infant health impact associated with glucose tolerance disorders.

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“…In our study, the best QoL in the psychological and social domains was found for women pregnant for the rst time, while in a study from central Anatolia, Turkey, the highest scores were reported for women in the third trimester of the pregnancy [32]. Additional housework and tasks related to raising children, reducing the time that the woman has for herself, may be factors that impair the QoL of women going through a subsequent pregnancy [33].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 54%

The Relationship Between Health-Related Quality of Life, Acceptance of Illness and Characteristics of Pregnant Women with Hyperglycemia

Iwanowicz-Palus

Zarajczyk

Bień

2020

Preprint

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Background: The study was performed to evaluate the association between socio-demographic factors on the one hand, and quality of life and illness acceptance on the other, in pregnant women with hyperglycemia.Methods: The study was performed in the years 2016–2017 in south-eastern Poland. The study included 676 women: 339 pregnant women with hyperglycemia in the case group, and 337 healthy pregnant women in the control group. The research instruments applied included the WHOQOL-BREF quality of life questionnaire, the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), and a general questionnaire.Results: Factors that affect hyperglycemic women’s quality of life include: relationship status, residence, professional activity, living conditions, number of pregnancies, self-reported knowledge of diabetes treatment and lifestyle and also of the potential pregnancy complications and fetal health impact associated with the disease, as well as the type of diabetes treatment (p < 0.05). The mean illness acceptance score among the patients is near the lower boundary of “moderate”, 31.37 points. Factors with an impact on illness acceptance include: professional activity, living conditions, and self-reported knowledge of diabetes treatment and lifestyle and of the potential pregnancy complications and fetal health impact associated with the disease (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Better overall quality of life, general perceived health, and quality of life in all specific domains was found among healthy pregnant women compared to those with hyperglycemia. A higher level of illness acceptance has a positive effect on overall quality of life, general perceived health, and quality of life in all specific domains.

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Measuring women's quality of life during pregnancy

Cited by 38 publications

References 18 publications

Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of Healthy Pregnant Women in North Jordan

Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of Healthy Pregnant Women in North Jordan

The relationship between health-related quality of life, acceptance of illness and characteristics of pregnant women with hyperglycemia

The Relationship Between Health-Related Quality of Life, Acceptance of Illness and Characteristics of Pregnant Women with Hyperglycemia

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