PRIME: Impact of previous mental health problems on health-related quality of life in women with childbirth trauma

E. Turkstra, J. Gamble, D. K. Creedy, J. Fenwick, L. Barclay, Anne E Buist, E. L. Ryding, P. A. Scuffham

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Abstract

We investigated the impact of pre-existing mental ill health on postpartum maternal outcomes. Women reporting childbirth trauma received counselling (Promoting Resilience in Mothers' Emotions; n = 137) or parenting support (n = 125) at birth and 6 weeks. The EuroQol Five dimensional (EQ-5D)-measured health-related quality of life at 6 weeks, 6 and 12 months. At 12 months, EQ-5D was better for women without mental health problems receiving PRIME (mean difference (MD) 0.06; 95 % confidence interval (CI) 0.02 to 0.10) or parenting support (MD 0.08; 95 % CI 0.01 to 0.14). Pre-existing mental health conditions influence quality of life in women with childbirth trauma.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)561-564
Number of pages4
JournalArchives of Women's Mental Health
Volume16
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Childbirth trauma
  • Health-related quality of life
  • Mental health
  • Post-natal depression

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