Evaluation of predictor factors of psychological distress in women with unexplained infertility
| Autor: | Ingrid Noël, Sylvie Dodin, Stéphanie Dufour, Marie-Ève Bergeron, Jessica Lefebvre, Sarah Maheux-Lacroix |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health, Vol 16 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2633-4941 26334941 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/26334941211068010 |
| Popis: | Objective: The objective of this study was to establish the frequency of anxiety and depressive symptoms among women diagnosed with unexplained infertility and to identify risk factors. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study. Forty-two women from the CHU de Quebec fertility clinic were recruited. Women completed the ‘Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale’ (HADS) self-administered questionnaire, used to estimate prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms (score ≥ 8). Results: Overall, 55% ( n = 23) of participants were identified with anxiety or depressive symptoms according to the HADS questionnaire. Anxiety symptoms were more frequent (55%) compared with depressive symptoms (10%). According to a logistic regression model, being under 35 years old [odds ratio (OR) = 16.6, confidence interval (CI): 1.9–25.0], never had a previous spontaneous abortion (OR = 5.6, CI: 1.1–43.5) and never sought fertility treatment (OR = 5.5, CI: 1.1–45.4) were associated with a higher risk of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Conclusion: Anxiety and depressive symptoms are common among women with unexplained infertility, and strategies should be developed to better support and treat this high-risk population. |
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