Health-related quality of life among Moroccan women after vaginal birth and cesarean section: Cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32276
• Publication Date: 2024-05-31T17:27:31Z
• Authors: Amal Boutib; Samia Chergaoui; Asmaa Azizi; Doha Achak; El Madani Saad; Abderraouf Hilali; Chakib Nejjari; Ibtissam Youlyouz...; Abdelghafour Marfak
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Depression; Premature birth

BackgroundDuring the postpartum period, understanding women's well-being, specifically their Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL), is vital for comprehensive healthcare.ObjectivesOur study aims to explore HRQoL and its associated factors in Moroccan women after vaginal birth (VB) cesarean section (CS).Study designIn this cross-sectional we assessed among who gave at provincial hospital center Settat. We gathered data from 566 women, using EQ-5D-5L instrument alongside questionnaires about socioeconomic obstetrical aspects. The assessment was conducted utilizing improved Relative an Identified Distribution (RIDIT) approach, employed a multiple linear regression model pinpoint factors.ResultsA total were included our study. Our results revealed that underwent CS significantly lower than VB (EQ-5D index score = 0.30 ± 0.28 vs 0.61 0.31; p < 0.0001). Similarly, reduced EQ-VAS (mean difference −10.73 3.78; negatively with problems mobility (ARI 55 % [42–67], 0.0001), autonomy 67 [57–80], usual activities 56 [42–69], Also, pain/discomfort 47 [34–60], 0.0001) anxiety/depression 3 [-5.8-12.6], 0.31). had complications worst 0.32) compared those no 0.56). Likewise, 0.39 EQ-5D 0.54).ConclusionThe highlighted mode birth, childbirth complications, are strongly HRQoL. dimensions affected delivery. Hence, there requirement create specialized initiatives overseeing HRQoL, aiming enhance quality maternal healthcare.