Health-related quality of life and utility of maternity health states amongst post-partum Australians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to measure patient-reported health-related quality of life amongst post-partum women in Queensland, Australia.

Methods

Patient-reported health-related quality of life data was prospectively collected from 134 post-partum women using the EQ-5D-5L at weekly intervals during the first six weeks following birth. Data across the five health domains of the EQ-5D-5L was converted to a single health utility value to represent overall health status. Linear mixed modelling and regression analysis were used to examine changes in utility over the first six weeks post-birth and determine associations between utility and clinical and demographic characteristics of post-partum women.

Findings

Gestation at birth and weeks post-partum were significantly ass

SUBMITTER: Martin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11457989 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature