Health-related quality of life among pregnant women exposed to malaria in an endemic region of Colombia

HRQoL among pregnant women exposed to malaria in an endemic region is significantly impaired in physical, environmental, and social domains, while psychological health appears preserved, possibly reflecting adaptive coping. GM negatively affected HRQoL, though its impact was socially normalized and underrecognized by participants. The study highlights the importance of using locally grounded approaches to better capture the lived experience of health, illness, and care in vulnerable populations.