. Mahshid Abdishahshahani; . Marjan Torabi; . Ashraf Kazemi
Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 1-5
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The impact of infertility and assisted reproductive treatment on the mental health ofinfertile couples is documented, and the identification of its predictor factors can ...
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BACKGROUND: The impact of infertility and assisted reproductive treatment on the mental health ofinfertile couples is documented, and the identification of its predictor factors can be helpful in identifyingsusceptible individuals. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the factors associated withpsychological symptoms of infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive treatment.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using convenience sampling method, this cross‑sectional studywas conducted on 212 couples undergoing assisted reproductive treatments. The levels of mentaldisorders (depression, anxiety, and stress) of the couples undergoing assisted reproductive treatmentswere assessed via self‑report questionnaire of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales. Data analysiswas performed using paired t‑test, independent t‑test, Wilcoxon signed‑rank test, Pearson correlationcoefficient, Spearman correlation, and multivariate linear regression.RESULTS: The mean scores of stress, anxiety, and depression in women (14, 9.93, and 10.7) weresignificantly higher than that in men (9, 5.51, and 6.6). Correlation coefficient of stress, anxiety, anddepression scores in women was inversely correlated with their age. Moreover, stress, anxiety, anddepression scores in men were significantly correlated with the duration of infertility. In both men andwomen, stress, anxiety, and depression scores were inversely correlated with the level of educationand economic situation.CONCLUSION: The results showed that during assisted reproductive treatment, women are morelikely to experience psychological problems than their spouses. In addition, underlying factors suchas age, duration of infertility, and educational level do not similarly cause of lower mental health inmen and women.