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SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2018

Factors influencing the quality of life of pregnant women: a systematic review.

Nolwenn Lagadec, Magali Steinecker, Amar Kapassi, Anne Marie Magnier, Julie Chastang, Sarah Robert, Nadia Gaouaou, Gladys Ibanez

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Synthesis in BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 168 papers, 9 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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168 citing papers in PubMed, 9 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Nolwenn LagadecDepartment of Education and Research in General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Pierre et Marie Curie, 27, rue Chaligny - 75571, cedex 12, Paris, France.
Magali SteineckerDepartment of Education and Research in General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Pierre et Marie Curie, 27, rue Chaligny - 75571, cedex 12, Paris, France.
Amar KapassiDepartment of Education and Research in General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Pierre et Marie Curie, 27, rue Chaligny - 75571, cedex 12, Paris, France.
Anne Marie MagnierDepartment of Education and Research in General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Pierre et Marie Curie, 27, rue Chaligny - 75571, cedex 12, Paris, France.
Julie ChastangDepartment of Education and Research in General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Pierre et Marie Curie, 27, rue Chaligny - 75571, cedex 12, Paris, France.
Sarah RobertSorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'épidémiologie et de Santé Publique (IPLESP UMRS 1136), F75012, Paris, France.
Nadia GaouaouDepartment of Education and Research in General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Pierre et Marie Curie, 27, rue Chaligny - 75571, cedex 12, Paris, France.
Gladys IbanezSorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'épidémiologie et de Santé Publique (IPLESP UMRS 1136), F75012, Paris, France. gladys.ibanez@upmc.fr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5592-699X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPregnancy is a period of transition with important physical and emotional changes. Even in uncomplicated pregnancies, these changes can affect the quality of life (QOL) of pregnant women, affecting both maternal and infant health. The objectives of this study were to describe the quality of life during uncomplicated pregnancy and to assess its associated socio-demographic, physical and psychological factors in developed countries.

methodsA systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. Searches were made in PubMed, EMBASE and BDSP (Public Health Database). Two independent reviewers extracted the data. Countries with a human development index over 0.7 were selected. The quality of the articles was evaluated on the basis of the STROBE criteria.

resultsIn total, thirty-seven articles were included. While the physical component of QOL decreased throughout pregnancy, the mental component was stable and even showed an improvement during pregnancy. Main factors associated with better QOL were mean maternal age, primiparity, early gestational age, the absence of social and economic problems, having family and friends, doing physical exercise, feeling happiness at being pregnant and being optimistic. Main factors associated with poorer QOL were medically assisted reproduction, complications before or during pregnancy, obesity, nausea and vomiting, epigastralgia, back pain, smoking during the months prior to conception, a history of alcohol dependence, sleep difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression during pregnancy and sexual or domestic violence.

conclusionsHealth-related quality of life refers to the subjective assessment of patients regarding the physical, mental and social dimensions of well-being. Improving the quality of life of pregnant women requires better identification of their difficulties and guidance which offers assistance whenever possible.

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Pregnant PeopleQuality of LifeAbdominal PainAlcoholismAnxietyBack PainDepressionExerciseFemaleGestational AgeHappinessHumansMaternal AgeNauseaObesityOptimismHealth-related quality of lifeMeasurementPregnancyPrimary careQuality of life

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