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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2013 Dec;16(6):561-4.
doi: 10.1007/s00737-013-0384-5. Epub 2013 Oct 4.

PRIME: impact of previous mental health problems on health-related quality of life in women with childbirth trauma

E Turkstra  1 , J Gamble, D K Creedy, J Fenwick, L Barclay, A Buist, E L Ryding, P A Scuffham
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Randomized Controlled Trial

PRIME: impact of previous mental health problems on health-related quality of life in women with childbirth trauma

E Turkstra et al. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2013 Dec.

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.

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