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
  • , A. 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 - 4 Oct 2013
Externally publishedYes

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

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