Evaluating Postpartum Quality of Life in India
Author Information
Author(s): Nagpal Jitender, Dhar Rinku Sen Gupta, Sinha Swati, Bhargava Vijaylakshmi, Sachdeva Aarti, Bhartia Abhishek
Primary Institution: Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research
Hypothesis
The Mother Generated Index (MGI) could be more useful than structured questionnaires in assessing postpartum quality of life in India.
Conclusion
The study shows that the MGI is a potentially useful tool for evaluating postpartum quality of life in India, especially in the absence of a validated alternative.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included 249 women, with 195 successfully completing the MGI evaluation.
- A trend towards lower quality of life scores was observed in lower socioeconomic strata.
- 59.4% of mothers scored suggestive of possible depression according to the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.
Takeaway
This study looked at how new mothers in India feel after having a baby, using a special questionnaire that lets them share what matters most to them.
Methodology
The study used two-stage cluster randomized sampling to recruit postpartum women and assessed quality of life using the Mother Generated Index.
Potential Biases
The primarily negative nature of the comments selected in the pilot study may have influenced the overall quality of life scores.
Limitations
The study is limited by the poor ability of lower socioeconomic class subjects to complete the questionnaire and was conducted in only one district.
Participant Demographics
The average age of participants was 27 years, with 46.4% being first-time mothers and varying socioeconomic statuses.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.024
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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