Quality of life and related factors in women, aged 15–49 in the 12‐month post‐partum period in Turkey

Akýn, Belgin; Ege, Emel; Koçoðlu, Deniz; Demirören, Nesime; Yýlmaz, Sema

doi:10.1111/j.1447-0756.2008.00870.x

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“…This finding is consistent with the finding of the study conducted by Baghaei et al on QoL predictors among dialysis patients, that QoL has an inverse correlation with age (17). Moreover, it is consistent with the study by Akýn et al on women of childbearing age, who were in the first year postpartum (18). The inverse relationship of QoL with age may be justified by putting that physical strength reduces with aging, resulting in lower QoL.…”

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“…This finding is consistent with the finding of the study by Akýn et al conducted on women in 2009 (18). This study is also consistent with the studies conducted by Lopes et al and Pakpour et al, in which there is a direct correlation between educational level and QoL (21,22).…”

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“…This is probably because individuals with intended and successful term pregnancy have already been psychologically and mentally prepared, and thus have better QoL (24). Our study showed that the number of children has an inverse correlation with QoL score, which is consistent with the study done by Akýn et al (18). In addition, low parity mothers are healthier and have higher QoL.…”

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“…In this study, QoL had a direct relationship with economic status, which is consistent with the findings of the study by Akýn et al (18). Favorable economic status brings welfare and medical and care facilities to breastfeeding mothers and improves their QoL (23).…”

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Mirghafourvand²,

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Ranjbar³

et al. 2017

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“…In research conducted in Turkey, the postpartum QOL was determined as moderate, which is similar to our results. In addition, supporting mother significantly improves the postpartum QOL (35). …”

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Comparing the Postpartum Quality of Life Between Six to Eight Weeks and Twelve to Fourteen Weeks After Delivery in Iran

Bahrami¹,

Karimian²,

Bahrami³

2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background:Women during the postpartum period experience many physiological, psychological, and social changes. Quality of life (QOL) is a sense of well-being and arises from satisfaction or dissatisfaction with various aspects of life including health, employment, socioeconomic state, psychological-emotional state, and family. Moreover, QOL is an important criteria for assessing healthcare system.Objectives:The purpose of this study was to compare the postpartum QOL between six to eight and 12 to 14 weeks after delivery in women referred to public health centers in Dezful City, Iran, in 2011.Materials and Methods:This study was a longitudinal study. The study participants were 150 postpartum women referred to public health centers. Quota method was used for sampling. Data collection tools in this study were demographic questionnaire, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), short form health survey questionnaire (SF-36), and Specific Quality of Life after Delivery Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS.Results:The results showed that the mean scores of various dimensions of the SF-36 were significantly higher at 12 to 14 weeks than at six to eight weeks (P < 0.001). The postpartum mean depression score was significantly higher at six to eight weeks than at 12 to 14 weeks (P < 0.001). The mean score of QOL questionnaires at 12 to 14 weeks were increased in all dimensions in comparison with six to eight weeks; however, this increase was significant only in dimension of the mother's feelings toward herself, her husband, and others (P < 0.001).Conclusions:Because enormous changes develop in postpartum women, we suggest supportive measures for mother by her mother-in-law, family, and caregivers to improve the QOL and health status of the mother and her child.

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Oral health‐related quality of life among women early postpartum: A cross‐sectional study

Badewy

Cardoso

Glogauer

et al. 2023

Journal of Periodontology

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BackgroundPeriodontal diseases can negatively impact the oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) of pregnant women. This study investigates the association between maternal oral inflammatory load (OIL), sociodemographic characteristics, and the OHRQoL in postpartum women.MethodsIn this cross‐sectional study, breastfeeding mothers were recruited from St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto within 2–4 weeks postpartum. Mothers were categorized into “Normal/low” and “High” OIL groups based on the absolute counts of oral polymorphonuclear neutrophils (oPMNs). The Oral Health Impact Profile‐14 questionnaire was used to assess the impact of the maternal OIL on the OHRQoL. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to examine the association between maternal sociodemographic factors including age, marital status, education level, employment status, parity, and their OHRQoL.ResultsForty‐seven mothers were included in this study. Mothers with high OIL reported higher impact on their OHRQoL (30%) than mothers with normal/low OIL (21%), but these differences were not statistically different. There was a negative relationship between the mother's education level and the extent of impact of OHRQoL on the “physical pain” dimension (p < 0.05), and between the mothers’ age and employment status and the “physical disability” dimension (p < 0.05). A positive correlation was noted between multi‐parity and the extent of impact of OHRQoL on the “physical disability” dimension (p = 0.009), and between the marital status and the “psychological disability” dimension (p < 0.05).ConclusionThis study highlighted the significant impact of sociodemographic characteristics on the OHRQoL of mothers, showcasing the importance of considering these factors when implementing targeted preventive dental care programs for mothers.

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Quality of life and related factors in women, aged 15–49 in the 12‐month post‐partum period in Turkey

Abstract: The QoL of postpartum women is related not only to sociodemographic and fertility characteristics, but also to the degree that social support is available and a woman's ability to find time for herself to rest and sleep.

Cited by 25 publications

References 29 publications

Quality of Life Predictors in Breastfeeding Mothers Referred to Health Centers in Iran

Quality of Life Predictors in Breastfeeding Mothers Referred to Health Centers in Iran

Comparing the Postpartum Quality of Life Between Six to Eight Weeks and Twelve to Fourteen Weeks After Delivery in Iran

Oral health‐related quality of life among women early postpartum: A cross‐sectional study

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