01 July 2007
Quality of life and its correlatives among a group of infertile Iranian women
Ghasemzad Aliyeh, Farzadi LayaMed Sci Monit 2007; 13(7): CR313-317 :: ID: 487382
Abstract
Background:
Despite a high epidemiological burden, data concerning the impact of infertility on quality of life are controversial in western countries and little information is available for eastern countries. The aim of this study was to investigate women’s health-related quality of life and its correlatives in a group of infertile Iranian women.
Material/Methods:
In this cross-sectional study, women who visited the Majidi Infertility Center in Tabriz either for treatment or for basic examinations were studied. Structured and measurement-specific questionnaires for health-related quality of life and some psychological aspects of infertility were adapted from previous studies. The data were entered into a computer and statistically analyzed.
Results:
Twelve percent of the women seeking infertility treatment had poor and nearly half had good quality of life. No correlation was found between quality of life and age, length of married life, type of infertility, or length of time seeking treatment. There was a strong inverse correlation between irrational parenthood cognitions and quality of life. Economic pressure and psychological pressure from the community and family were inversely correlated with quality of life.
Conclusions:
Considering the roles of irrational parenthood cognitions as well as community and family pressure on quality of life among infertile women, it appears vital to plan psychological consultations and educational programs both for infertile couples and their close relatives.
Keywords: Cross-Sectional Studies, Educational Status, Family Characteristics, Infertility - psychology, Iran, Marriage, Quality of Life, Questionnaires, Residence Characteristics, Social Class, Stress, Physiological
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