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Boutib A, Chergaoui S, Azizi A, Achak D, Saad EM, Hilali A, Nejjari C, Youlyouz-Marfak I, Marfak A. Health-related quality of life among Moroccan women after vaginal birth and cesarean section: Cross-sectional study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32276. [PMID: 38873689 PMCID: PMC11170132 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Background During the postpartum period, understanding women's well-being, specifically their Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL), is vital for comprehensive healthcare. Objectives Our study aims to explore the HRQoL and its associated factors in Moroccan women after vaginal birth (VB) and cesarean section (CS). Study design In this cross-sectional study we assessed the HRQoL and its associated factors among Moroccan women who gave birth at the provincial hospital center of Settat. We gathered data from 566 women, using the EQ-5D-5L instrument alongside questionnaires about socioeconomic and obstetrical aspects. The assessment was conducted utilizing the improved Relative to an Identified Distribution (RIDIT) approach, and we employed a multiple linear regression model to pinpoint the associated factors. Results A total of 566 women were included in our study. Our results revealed that the HRQoL in women who underwent CS was significantly lower than in VB women (EQ-5D index score = 0.30 ± 0.28 vs 0.61 ± 0.31; p < 0.0001). Similarly, the CS reduced the EQ-VAS score (mean difference = -10.73 ± 3.78; p < 0.0001). The CS was associated negatively with problems in mobility (ARI = 55 % [42-67], p < 0.0001), autonomy (ARI = 67 % [57-80], p < 0.0001), and usual activities (ARI = 56 % [42-69], p < 0.0001). Also, CS was associated with pain/discomfort (ARI = 47 % [34-60], p < 0.0001) and anxiety/depression (ARI = 3 % [-5.8-12.6], p = 0.31). The women who had birth complications had the worst HRQoL (EQ-5D index score = 0.32) compared to those who had no complications (EQ-5D index score = 0.56). Likewise, women who had postpartum complications had the worst HRQoL (EQ-5D index score = 0.39 vs EQ-5D index score = 0.54). Conclusion The results highlighted that mode of birth, childbirth complications, and postpartum complications are strongly associated with women's HRQoL. The EQ-5D-5L dimensions were affected after delivery. Hence, there is a requirement to create specialized initiatives for overseeing postpartum HRQoL, aiming to enhance the quality of maternal healthcare.
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- Amal Boutib
- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- Euro-Mediterranean University of Fez (UEMF), Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- Euro-Mediterranean University of Fez (UEMF), Fez, Morocco
- National School of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Rabat, Morocco
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Bedaso A, Adams J, Peng W, Sibbritt D. The direct and mediating effect of social support on health-related quality of life during pregnancy among Australian women. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:372. [PMID: 37217842 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05708-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prenatal stress can have a negative effect on the quality of life (QoL) of pregnant women. Social support plays a vital role in improving the psychological well-being of pregnant women by enhancing their stress-coping ability. The current study assessed the association between social support and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as well as the mediating role of social support in the linkage between perceived stress and HRQoL among pregnant Australian women. METHODS Secondary data was obtained from 493 women who reported being pregnant in survey six of the 1973-78 cohort of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH). Social support and perceived stress were assessed using the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Index (MOS-SSS-19) and the Perceived Stress Scale, respectively. The Mental Component Scale (MCS) and Physical Component Scale (PCS) of the SF-36 were used to examine the mental and physical HRQoL. A mediation model was used to examine the mediating effect of social support in the relationship between perceived stress and HRQoL. A multivariate quantile regression (QR) model was used to assess the association between social support and HRQoL after adjusting for potential confounders. RESULT The mean age of the pregnant women was 35.8 years. The mediational analysis revealed that emotional/informational support (β= -1.53; 95% CI: -2.36, -0.78), tangible support (β= -0.64; 95% CI: -1.29, -0.09), and affectionate support/positive social interaction (β= -1.33; 95% CI: -2.25, -0.48), played a significant mediating role in the relationship between perceived stress and mental health-related QoL. In addition, perceived stress had a significant indirect effect on mental health-related QoL through overall social support (β = -1.38; 95% CI: -2.28, -0.56), and the mediator accounted for approximately 14.3% of the total effect. The multivariate QR analysis indicated that all the domains of social support and overall social support scores were positively associated with higher MCS scores (p < 0.05). However, social support was found to have no significant association with PCS (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Social support plays a direct and mediating role in improving the HRQoL of pregnant Australian women. Maternal health professionals need to consider social support as an essential tool to improve the HRQoL of pregnant women. Further, as part of routine antenatal care activity, assessing pregnant women's level of social support is beneficial.
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- Asres Bedaso
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
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Boutib A, Chergaoui S, Azizi A, Saad EM, Hilali A, Youlyouz Marfak I, Marfak A. Health-related quality of life during three trimesters of pregnancy in Morocco: cross-sectional pilot study. EClinicalMedicine 2023; 57:101837. [PMID: 36816344 PMCID: PMC9932347 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.101837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pregnancy is universally considered a normal physiological process. However, it has a considerable impact on the quality of mothers' lives. This study piloted the use of the generic EuroQoL-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) descriptive system and the EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS) questionnaire, to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) during pregnancy and its associated factors. METHODS In this cross-sectional pilot study carried out from August to December 2019 we assessed the HRQoL and its associated factors among Moroccan pregnant women who received prenatal care at Settat's health centers. The collected data from 270 pregnant women were compared to a dataset of 289 non-pregnant women using the EQ-5D-5L instrument and socioeconomic and obstetrical questionnaires. A multiple linear regression model was used to identify associated factors. The HRQoL comparison was made using the improved RIDIT approach, which allows estimating the Absolute Risk Increase (ARI) of problems related to mobility, usual activities, and self-care and the ARI of pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression (i.e. an ARI = 10% in mobility means that pregnancy increases problems in this health dimension by 10%). FINDINGS A total of 559 women were included in our study. Our results showed that the HRQoL in pregnant women was significantly lower than in non-pregnant women (EQ-5D index score = 0.71 ± 0.24 vs 0.79 ± 0.29; p < 0.0001). Similarly, the pregnancy reduced the EQ-VAS score (mean difference = -7.8 ± 17.21; p < 0.0001). The pregnancy increased the problems in mobility (ARI = 9.7% [1.7-17.6], p = 0.02), in self-care (ARI = 8% [2-14], p = 0.01), and in usual activities (ARI = 27.3% [18.9-35.7], p < 0.0001). Also, the pregnancy increased pain/discomfort (ARI = 26.5% [18-35.1], p < 0.0001) and anxiety/depression (ARI = 12% [3.2-20.9], p = 0.0112). The rural pregnant women had the worst HRQoL (EQ-5D index score = 0.57) compared to their urban peers (EQ-5D index score = 0.77). Likewise, women in the third trimester and nulliparous had the worst HRQoL (EQ-5D index score = 0.64 and 0.84 respectively). INTERPRETATION The results highlighted that place of residence, parity, and gestational age are strongly associated with pregnant's HRQoL. The five EQ-5D-5L dimensions were affected during pregnancy. Consequently, there is a need to develop specific programs to monitor the HRQoL during pregnancy in order to ensure better maternal health care. FUNDING This study was funded by University Hassan First's own fund [grant number FP/01/2018].
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- Amal Boutib
- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Morocco
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- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Morocco
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- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Morocco
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- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Morocco
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- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Morocco
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- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Morocco
- Corresponding author.
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- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Morocco
- National School of Public Health, 10000 Rabat, Morocco
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Brekke M, Amro A, Småstuen MC, Glavin K, Solberg B, Øygarden AMU, Sæther KM, Haugland T. Quality of life in Norwegian pregnant women and men with pregnant partners, and association with perception of sleep and depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:37. [PMID: 36653752 PMCID: PMC9847178 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05379-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pregnant women and men with pregnant partners experience variations in quality of life (QoL) during pregnancy, a period characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes. Pregnancy is associated with reduced QoL, depressive symptoms, and sleep problems. This study aimed to: (1) determine whether Norwegian pregnant women and men with pregnant partners differed in QoL levels in the third trimester of pregnancy; (2) determine whether the relationship between perception of sleep and QoL is moderated by depressive symptoms, when analyzed separately in pregnant women and men with pregnant partners; and (3) determine whether selected possible predictive factors were associated with QoL when stratified by level of depressive symptoms, in pregnant women and men with pregnant partners separately. METHODS A cross-sectional study conducted between October 2018 and January 2020 included 228 pregnant women and 197 men with pregnant partners in the third trimester of pregnancy. The age range was 22-50 years. QoL was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire brief version, depressive symptoms using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and perception of sleep by a single item. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 28 using descriptive statistics, the PROCESS macro for moderation analyses, and multivariate linear regression. The level of statistical significance was p < 0.05. RESULTS Pregnant women reported significantly lower QoL scores on the physical health and psychological domains than the men with pregnant partners. Our data did not reveal any moderating effect of depressive symptoms on the relationship between the perception of sleep and QoL. Depressive symptoms in the pregnant women were found to be a significant predictor of lower QoL in all domains. In the men with pregnant partners, getting enough sleep was a significant predictor of higher QoL in all domains. In the pregnant women without depressive symptoms, higher QoL in the physical health domain was significantly associated with the perception of getting enough sleep. CONCLUSION Women in the final trimester of pregnancy experience poor QoL compared to the men with pregnant partners. Pregnant women with depressive symptoms have lower QoL compared to those without depressive symptoms. The perception of getting enough sleep was associated with better QoL.
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- Malene Brekke
- grid.463529.f0000 0004 0610 6148VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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- grid.463529.f0000 0004 0610 6148VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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- grid.463529.f0000 0004 0610 6148VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway ,grid.412414.60000 0000 9151 4445Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- grid.463529.f0000 0004 0610 6148VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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- grid.463529.f0000 0004 0610 6148VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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- grid.463529.f0000 0004 0610 6148VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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Xia H, Zhu X, Zhu C. Associations between pro-inflammatory cytokines and fatigue in pregnant women. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13965. [PMID: 36193420 PMCID: PMC9526404 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Fatigue is one of the most prevalent symptoms among pregnant women. In patients with various diseases, pro-inflammatory cytokines are associated with fatigue; however, such associations are unknown in pregnant women. Objectives The objective of this study was to examine the associations between pro-inflammatory cytokines and prenatal fatigue. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 271 pregnant Chinese women in their third trimester of pregnancy. Patient-reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) was used to evaluate women's prenatal fatigue. Using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), the serum concentrations of four pro-inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin 6 (IL-6) and interleukin 8 (IL-8), were measured. The data was analyzed by correlation analysis and general linear regression analysis. Results In this sample, the mean (standard deviation) of fatigue scores was 51.94 (10.79). TNF-α (r = 0.21, p < 0.001), IL-6 (r = 0.134, p = 0.027) and IL-8 (r = 0.209, p = 0.001) were positively correlated to prenatal fatigue, although IL-1β was not. TNF-α (β = 0.263, p < 0.001), along with sleep quality (β = 0.27, p < 0.001) and depression (β = 0.376, p < 0.001) independently predicted prenatal fatigue. Conclusions TNF-α was identified as an independent biomarker for prenatal fatigue in our study. Reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines may be a unique method for lowering prenatal fatigue and, consequently, enhancing mother and child health.
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- Haiou Xia
- School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Obstetrical Ward, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Boutib A, Chergaoui S, Marfak A, Hilali A, Youlyouz-Marfak I. Quality of Life During Pregnancy from 2011 to 2021: Systematic Review. Int J Womens Health 2022; 14:975-1005. [PMID: 35941917 PMCID: PMC9356752 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s361643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has emerged as a key concern in patient care. It has become one of the major objectives of clinical trials. Our study aims to describe the quality of life (QoL) during uncomplicated pregnancy and to assess its associated factors. Patients and Methods The search of articles was carried out using the online database of PUBMED and Web of Science with a limit of time between 2011 and 2021. Data were retrieved by two independent reviewers. Results 721 publications responding to keywords were identified, of which 73 articles on the topic were selected. The main countries that have published on this subject are Australia (n = 10) and China (n = 7). Twenty-three articles deal with QoL for pathological pregnancies. All the pathologies studied have a negative impact on the HRQoL of pregnant women, and its improvement depends on the type of treatment. Obesity, low back, and pelvic girdle pain, and hyperemesis gravidarum were the frequent pathologies during pregnancy. Socio-demographic characteristics related to improved well-being (favorable economic status, social support). Similarly, better sleep quality and moderate physical exercise were linked to an increased QoL. Physical and psychological factors were associated with a lower QoL. Conclusion The HRQoL refers to patients’ subjective evaluation of physical, mental, and social components of well-being. Optimizing the QoL during pregnancy necessitates a deeper understanding of their issues as well as counseling which provides support wherever needed.
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- Amal Boutib
- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco
- National School of Public Health, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco
- Correspondence: Ibtissam Youlyouz-Marfak, Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Settat, 26000, Morocco, Tel +212 6 61 60 43 58, Fax +212 5 23 40 01 87, Email
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Brekke M, Berg RC, Amro A, Glavin K, Haugland T. Quality of Life instruments and their psychometric properties for use in parents during pregnancy and the postpartum period: a systematic scoping review. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2022; 20:107. [PMID: 35810315 PMCID: PMC9271249 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-022-02011-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To identify instruments used to measure parents’ Quality of Life (QoL) during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and to describe their characteristics and psychometric properties. Methods For this scoping review we conducted systematic literature searches in MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, CINAHL and HaPI in mid-December 2020, to identify studies evaluating psychometric properties. The COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) were used to define and categorize psychometric properties. Two reviewers screened the studies independently, and customized screening questions were used to assess eligibility against inclusion criteria. Data were systematically extracted into a predesigned data charting matrix, and descriptively analyzed. Results The searches identified 5671 studies, of which 53 studies met the inclusion criteria. In total, there were 19 QoL instruments: 12 generic and seven period specific. The most reported instruments were SF-36, SF-12 and WHOQOL-BREF, and the most evaluated instruments were SF-12, WHOQOL-BREF, QOL-GRAV, and PQOL. We found that none of the identified instruments had been evaluated for all nine psychometric properties recommended by the COSMIN. The most reported psychometric properties were internal consistency and structural validity. The instruments were primarily assessed in parents residing in Asia (50%), and 83% of the studies were conducted from 2010 to 2020. Only three studies included psychometric measures assessed on fathers. Conclusion Our review shows there is extensive evidence on the internal consistency and structural validity of QoL instruments used on parents during pregnancy and the postpartum period, but that the evidence on other psychometric properties is sparse. Validation studies and primary studies are needed to provide evidence on the reliability, validity, responsiveness, and interpretability of QoL instruments for this target group, in particular for fathers and partners. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12955-022-02011-y.
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway.,The University of Tromsø, Tromsö, Norway
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- VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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Battulga B, Benjamin MR, Chen H, Bat-Enkh E. The Impact of Social Support and Pregnancy on Subjective Well-Being: A Systematic Review. Front Psychol 2021; 12:710858. [PMID: 34566789 PMCID: PMC8459714 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.710858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Subjective well-being (SWB) has a protective role in mental health maintenance and is prone to change during short stressful moments, such as pregnancy. Longstanding research suggests that social support (SS) from the partner and family members of pregnant women directly or indirectly acts as a buffer against negative mental outcomes. For happier pregnancies, it is important to understand how SS and pregnancy affect the SWB. Objective: This review aims to examine the extended association of being pregnant and SS on the SWB of pregnant women. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Articles published in peer-reviewed journals were included regardless of the year and if they had assessed the impact of at least one SWB or SS outcome among healthy pregnant women. The tools of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute were used for quality assessment. Results: Thirty-four studies that assessed the domains of SWB measurements, such as happiness, quality of life (QoL), life satisfaction, positive and negative effects, and well-being, were included and its association with either pregnancy or SS was summarized. Variable results, such as life satisfaction, happiness, and mental component of QoL, were found to be high during pregnancy, but positive emotion and physical components of QoL had decreased. Almost universally, SS during pregnancy was found to have a positive association with all measurements of SWB. Conclusion: This study had found that, despite some arising trends, pregnancy itself does not necessarily have similar impacts on SWB across healthy pregnant women. However, SS had a significant effect on SWB.
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- Buyantungalag Battulga
- Department of Psychology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Mongolian University of Life Science, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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- Department of Psychology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Politics and Public Administration, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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