Relationship between Health Related Quality of Life Determinants and Type of Delivery in Saudi Women

Alshehri, Nada; Alanazi, Aiysha Q; Alanazi, Mona Q; Alanazi, Wafa Q; Alanazi, Jawhra Q; Alenazi, Bady Q; Alanazi, Fahad G. B.; Alanazi, Abdulmajeed Q; Alanazi, Abdulrahman Q; Alenzi, Faris Q.

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“…The postpartum period is a time of transition in a mother’s life marked by physical, psychological, and social changes [ 5 ] that begins after childbirth and lasts up to 6 months. It is often divided into three distinct phases: initial or acute phase, which lasts 6–12 h postpartum; second or subacute postpartum period, which lasts 2–6 weeks; third or delayed postpartum period, which can last up to 6 months [ 6 ].…”

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“…While several studies suggest a significant association between QOL and symptoms of PPD [ 17 , 18 ], postpartum QOL is not well researched in Saudi Arabia. Existing studies have generally focused on physical postpartum complications such as hemorrhage and urinary incontinence [ 19 , 20 ] PPD [ 21 ] and the association of postpartum QOL with a particular type of delivery [ 5 ]. Other important factors considering Saudi Arabia’s context and social diversity are not well investigated.…”

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Postpartum quality of life and associated factors: a cross-sectional study

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Purpose To determine factors associated with postpartum quality of life (QOL). Methods An analytic cross-sectional design was used in this study, and data was collected from December 2019 to March 2020. Participants were 252 postpartum women visiting eight governmental primary healthcare centers in Madinah city, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment-BREF, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Sleep problems were assessed using an item from the Prime-MD Patient Health Questionnaire. Results Maternal age between 26 and 35 years had a significant independent association with the physical health domain of QOL (p < .01). Postpartum depression was significantly associated with lower QOL in all dimensions (p < .01). In addition, sleep problems were associated with three out of the four QOL domains (p < .05). The significant other subscale of the MSPSS was significantly associated with higher QOL scores in all dimensions (p < .01); additionally, family and friends subscales of the MSPSS were significantly associated with the social domain of QOL (p < .01). Conclusions Maternal QOL, during the postpartum period, showed negative associations with age, postpartum depression, and sleep disturbances. Ultimately, social support appeared to be an essential factor in mothers’ ability to cope with the physical and psychological problems experienced during this period.

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Postpartum quality of life and associated factors: a cross-sectional study

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Identifying variables in relation to health-related quality of life among married women of reproductive age in Sivas Turkey

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2019

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The effect of mode of delivery on health-related quality-of-life in mothers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Uthman

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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Previous research is inconclusive on the effects of mode of delivery on maternal health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the current evidence for associations between mode of delivery and postpartum health-related quality-of-life. Methods Electronic databases MEDLINE ALL (OVID), Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, CINAHL and EMBASE (OVID) were searched for English written articles investigating the relationship between mode of delivery and quality-of-life published form inception to 15th October 2020. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts, assessed full texts, and extracted data. Meta-analysis was conducted where possible. Results Twenty-one studies, including 19,879 women, met the inclusion criteria. A meta-analysis of 18 studies found HRQoL scores were significantly higher for women after vaginal delivery in comparison to caesarean (emergency and elective combined) (Effect Size (ES) 0.17, 95% CI 0.01–0.25, n = 7665) with highest scores after assisted vaginal delivery (ES 0.21, 95% CI 0.13–0.30, n = 2547). Physical functioning (ES 11.18, 95% CI = 2.29–20.06, n = 1746), physical role (ES 13.10, 95% CI = 1.16–25.05, n = 1471), vitality (ES 6.31, 95% CI = 1.14–10.29, n = 1746) and social functioning (ES 5.69, 95% CI = 1.26–10.11, n = 1746) were significantly higher after vaginal delivery compared to caesarean. Conclusions Health-related quality-of-life scores were higher for women after vaginal delivery in comparison to caesarean section. Consequently, women should be encouraged to deliver vaginally where possible. The findings of this research should be available to the relevant population to help support informed choice.

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Relationship between Health Related Quality of Life Determinants and Type of Delivery in Saudi Women

Abstract: Background: This study was designed to evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Saudi women who had undergone different types of delivery and to identify factors that significantly affect the HRQoL on these women.

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Postpartum quality of life and associated factors: a cross-sectional study

Postpartum quality of life and associated factors: a cross-sectional study

Identifying variables in relation to health-related quality of life among married women of reproductive age in Sivas Turkey

The effect of mode of delivery on health-related quality-of-life in mothers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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