The quality of life of HIV-infected and non-infected women post-caesarean section delivery
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2017
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AOSIS OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd
Abstract
There is a dearth of literature on the postnatal quality of life (QoL) of women. This study aimed to determine to QoL of HIV-infected and non-infected women post-caesarean section delivery. This prospective, longitudinal and comparative study was conducted at four public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal. The participants were followed for six-months post-delivery and the QoL was measured using the SF-36 and the pelvic floor impact questionnaire (PFIQ-7). The results showed that the QoL of women were negatively affected post-operatively with the HIV-infected group scoring lower over the six-months. Understanding postpartum QoL problems is essential in efforts to provide effective comprehensive care.
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Caesarean section delivery, HIV, Postnatal, Quality of life
Citation
Reddy, P. & Frantz, J.M. (2017). The quality of life of HIV-infected and non-infected
women post-caesarean section delivery. Health SA Gesondheid, 22: 87-92