The effect of mode of delivery on health-related quality-of-life in mothers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research is inconclusive on the effects of mode of delivery on maternal health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the current evidence for associations between mode of delivery and postpartum health-related quality-of-life.

Methods

Electronic databases MEDLINE ALL (OVID), Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, CINAHL and EMBASE (OVID) were searched for English written articles investigating the relationship between mode of delivery and quality-of-life published form inception to 15th October 2020. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts, assessed full texts, and extracted data. Meta-analysis was conducted where possible.

Results

Twenty-one studies, including 19,879 women, m

SUBMITTER: Evans K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8864819 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature