[ survey of quality of life in first-time women in postpartum period]

ABSTRACT

Quality of life is a well-being feeling. The birth of a child has a major the impact on the mother and her Quality of life. Mothers experience many physiological, mental and social changes at postpartum period, which is influenced on her Quality of life. The Aim of this study was determining Life Quality in Mothers after Delivery in Women Referring to Dezful Health Centers in 2008. This study was a descriptive-Cohort study carried out in 2008. Sampling method was using quaoto sampling. The research data were collected using demographic feature questionnaire, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS], Short-Form-36 [SF-36] and specialized life quality questionnaire. Questionnaires were filled by 120 women, on 6 to 8 and 12 to 14 weeks after postpartum. Results showed that mean of depression score of 6-8 week postpartum was significantly more in score mean of depression in 12-14 week postpartum [P<0.001]. The analysis of SF-36 health survey questionnaire showed that the Physical functioning and Vitality scales had highest and lowest scores between all domains, and demonstrate that quality was very good and weak between all domains. Scores of different scales of specialized quality of life questionnaire in 6-8 week and 12-14 week postpartum were moderate quality. Quality of life of participants in this study were reported average, and as physiological, mental and social changes induced at postpartum period, hence Support of their husbands, other family members and health care personnel is necessary and improve the health of mothers and the quality of life in all stages of life