Health-related quality of life in pregnant women with gestational hypertension: a systematic review

Zakour Khadari, Mohamad, Zainal, Hadzliana, Athirah Daud, Nur Aizati and Sha'aban, Abubakar ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5491-9851 2024. Health-related quality of life in pregnant women with gestational hypertension: a systematic review. Cureus: Journal of Medical Science 16 (5) , e61340. 10.7759/cureus.61340

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Abstract

This review seeks to evaluate the levels of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among pregnant women experiencing pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). It also aims to identify the specific aspects of HRQoL most impacted by PIH during pregnancy and determine the existence of effective interventions to enhance the HRQoL of these pregnant women. A systematic literature search was conducted in the following databases: PUBMED, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, and EMBASE using the following keywords: Health-related quality of life; pregnancy; pregnancy-induced hypertension; quality of life; gestational hypertension. Among the 32 studies assessed, only eight met the criteria for inclusion, exhibiting a good quality based on assessment with both AXIS (Appraisal Tool for Cross-Sectional Studies) and CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) checklists. The findings indicate a decline in HRQoL among pregnant women with gestational hypertension, notably affecting both physical and mental dimensions. Furthermore, some studies provided recommendations for interventions that healthcare professionals could employ to improve poor HRQoL levels. Limited research has focused on the HRQoL in pregnant women with PIH. Compared to their healthy counterparts, pregnant women experiencing PIH exhibit a decrease in their HRQoL. It's crucial for healthcare practitioners to proactively address the HRQoL of these pregnant women using effective strategies to mitigate this decline. This approach aims to safeguard both pregnant women and their fetuses from potential complications associated with lower HRQoL levels.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Medicine
Publisher:	Springer
ISSN:	2168-8184
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	2 September 2024
Date of Acceptance:	30 May 2024
Last Modified:	03 Sep 2024 09:16
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/171740

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