Mental health of mothers after natural childbirth and cesarean section: a comparative study in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Sabiha Khanum, Sumaira Jabeen, Maria de Lourdes de Souza*, Najma Naz, Zannis Benevides de Andrade, Juliana Fernandes da Nóbrega, Fiona Ann Lynn, Bianca Cristina Ciccone Giacon-Arruda

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Abstract

Objective:

to compare the quality of life of women after natural childbirth and cesarean section from a mental health perspective.

Method:

this is a causal-comparative study that included 104 women, 52 of whom underwent natural childbirth: and 52 cesarean sections. It was conducted in the gynecology ward of Liaqat Memorial Hospital in Kohat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan using the Quality-of-Life Questionnaire. Pakistani Nurses made direct translation of it in to Urdu language, interview by interview (read in English and told in Urdu). The results related to Emotional Health Problems, Energy, Emotions and Social Activities were analyzed.

Results:

women after cesarean section reported more problems regarding emotional health variables than women after natural childbirth. The mean quality of life score among the natural childbirth group was 89.94 and 66.02 among the cesarean section group (p<0.001).

Conclusion:

women who undergo natural childbirth have better quality of life than women who undergo cesarean section (average versus poor quality of life). Mental health is also affected, especially for those who undergo cesarean section. Thus, natural childbirth demonstrates benefits in the puerperium in terms of emotional indicators.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere20220140
JournalTexto e Contexto Enfermagem
Volume31
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 Jan 2022

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Keywords

  • Cesarean section
  • Mental health
  • Natural childbirth
  • Postpartum period
  • Quality of life

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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