Health related quality of life in pregnant women: a comparison between urban and rural populations.

Objective: To study mental and physical health of pregnant women and compare the differences between those residing in urban and rural settings.

Methods: A Cross-Sectional Survey was conducted on pregnant women (n=179) in urban and rural areas of Islamabad in January 2009. SF-12, a validated instrument for mental and physical health assessment was used and translated into Urdu.