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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 561-564 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Archives of Women's Mental Health |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 4 Oct 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Funder
Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (Grant ID 481900).Funding
The study was funded by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (Grant ID 481900).
Keywords
- Childbirth trauma
- Health-related quality of life
- Mental health
- Post-natal depression
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Psychiatry and Mental health