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Golshani F, Hasanpour S, Mirghafourvand M, Bani S. Mental health and its relationship with quality of life in pregnant Iranian women with a history of primary infertility. North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences 2024; 16 (3) :93-101
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1- M.Sc. in Midwifery, Student’s Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,shirinhasanpoor@yahoo.com
3- Professor, Midwifery Department, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,
3- Professor, Midwifery Department, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Introduction: Considering the relatively high prevalence of infertility and its numerous psycho-social problems, the present study was conducted with the aim of investigating stress, depression, and anxiety and their relationship with the quality of life in pregnant women with a history of primary infertility.
Method: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 pregnant women with a history of primary infertility who referred to the infertility clinic of Al-Zahra Hospital in Tabriz. Eligible participants were selected using a convenient sampling method. Data were collected using an individual-social questionnaire, the Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Vandenberg's Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire, and Quality of Life Gravidarum. Data analysis was done in SPSS24 software using Pearson and Spearman correlation tests, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multivariate linear regression.
Results: The median (percentile 25-75) of perceived stress score in mothers was 44.0 (40.2-46.0). The mean±standard deviation scores of anxiety, depression, and quality of life were 66.1±11.4 (score range: 17-119), 16.3±3.2 (score range: 0-30), and 32.3±5.2 (score range: 9-63), respectively. There was no significant correlation between perceived stress and depression and quality of life; however, a significant negative correlation was observed between anxiety and quality of life.
Conclusion: The results of the present study indicated a decrease in mental health in pregnant women following primary infertility. Moreover, anxiety scores had a significant and inverse correlation with quality of life. Therefore, it seems necessary to provide programs to improve the mental health of these women along with routine pregnancy care by health care providers.
Method: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 pregnant women with a history of primary infertility who referred to the infertility clinic of Al-Zahra Hospital in Tabriz. Eligible participants were selected using a convenient sampling method. Data were collected using an individual-social questionnaire, the Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Vandenberg's Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire, and Quality of Life Gravidarum. Data analysis was done in SPSS24 software using Pearson and Spearman correlation tests, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multivariate linear regression.
Results: The median (percentile 25-75) of perceived stress score in mothers was 44.0 (40.2-46.0). The mean±standard deviation scores of anxiety, depression, and quality of life were 66.1±11.4 (score range: 17-119), 16.3±3.2 (score range: 0-30), and 32.3±5.2 (score range: 9-63), respectively. There was no significant correlation between perceived stress and depression and quality of life; however, a significant negative correlation was observed between anxiety and quality of life.
Conclusion: The results of the present study indicated a decrease in mental health in pregnant women following primary infertility. Moreover, anxiety scores had a significant and inverse correlation with quality of life. Therefore, it seems necessary to provide programs to improve the mental health of these women along with routine pregnancy care by health care providers.
Type of Study: Orginal Research |
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Basic Sciences
Received: 2024/04/29 | Accepted: 2024/06/10 | Published: 2024/09/24
Received: 2024/04/29 | Accepted: 2024/06/10 | Published: 2024/09/24
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