Postpartum quality of life in Indian women after vaginal birth and cesarean section: a pilot study using the EQ-5D-5L descriptive system

• Main Authors: Stefan Kohler (Author), Kristi Sidney Annerstedt (Author), Vishal Diwan (Author), Lars Lindholm (Author), Bharat Randive (Author), Kranti Vora (Author), Ayesha De Costa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background There has been little evaluation of the postpartum quality of life (QOL) of women in India and its association with the mode of birth. This study piloted the use of the generic EQ-5D-5L questionnaire to assess postpartum QOL experienced by rural Indian women. Methods A convenienc...