Effect of postpartum anaemia on maternal health-related quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum anaemia remains a persistent and severe public health issue in many parts of the world. Studies have reported mixed findings on the effects of anaemia during the postpartum period on maternal health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We conducted this systematic review to summarise available evidence to inform public health practitioners on whether 1) anaemia negatively impact maternal health-related quality of life and 2) whether iron supplementation in anaemic women can improve maternal HRQoL during the postpartum period.

Methods

This review's protocol was registered online with PROSPERO (CRD42020206618). We extensively searched Embase, PubMed, Cochrane and Scopus through the HINARI website to identify studies that reported either association or effect

SUBMITTER: Moya E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8862508 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature