Korean J Women Health Nurs.  2017 Jun;23(2):117-125. 10.4069/kjwhn.2017.23.2.117.

Factors Influencing Infertility-related Quality of Life in Women Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Techniques: Focusing on Depression and Resilience

• Jung YJ
• Kim HY

• KMID: 2424147
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2017.23.2.117

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting on infertility-related quality of life in women undergoing assisted reproductive techniques focusing on depression and resilience.
METHODS
With correlational survey design, 125 infertile women who were receiving inpatient and outpatient treatment in K university hospital in D city completed a structured questionnaire.
RESULTS
There was a significant negative correlation between depression and resilience and between the depression and the quality of life. There was a significant positive correlation between resilience and the quality of life. The factors affecting on infertility-related quality of life were depression, burden of expenses, and relationship with husband which explained 48% in the quality of life.
CONCLUSION
It is necessary to develop and apply nursing programs that include individual counseling and education for infertile couple. Social support including financial support and better environment for these women will be also essential.

Keyword

Infertility; Quality of life; Assisted reproductive techniques; Nursing

MeSH Terms

Counseling
Depression*
Education
Female
Financial Support
Humans
Infertility
Inpatients
Nursing
Outpatients
Quality of Life*
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted*
Spouses

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