Emotional risk factors before in vitro fertilization among infertile couples in daily clinical practice in Sari in 2020–2022

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Abstract

Background and Aim

The relationship between psychological factors and treatment outcomes with assisted reproductive technology has sparked considerable debate. This study aims to investigate the emotional risk factors in couples seeking infertility treatment using assisted reproductive technology in Sari, Iran, from 2020 to 2022.

Materials and methods

This research is a cross-sectional study and emotional risk factors and other related factors were examined using the Persian version of the SCREENIVF demographic, social, and clinical status questionnaire, social, and clinical status questionnaire before using Assisted reproductive technology in 460 infertile couples selected from infertility treatment centers in Sari City, Iran. The samples were randomly selected using a table of random numbers. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22 software.

Results

The mean age of the male and female participants were 31.70 ± 5.71 and 35.22 ± 5.48, respectively. The results regarding emotional risk factors and other related factors revealed that the variables of remarriage ( P = 0.048) and exposure of spouse to emotional risk factors ( P = 0.001), history of depression disorder ( P = 0.007), and history of anxiety disorder ( P = 0.009) were significantly correlated with the exposure of women to emotional risk factors. Furthermore, men’s exposure to emotional risk factors was significantly correlated with primary education ( P = 0.026) and diploma ( P = 0.043) levels, age ( P = 0.006), and wife’s exposure to emotional risk factors ( P = 0.001).

Conclusion

By identifying infertile couples who are at risk of emotional risk factors, healthcare professionals can provide appropriate support and interventions to mitigate the emotional challenges associated with infertility. This proactive approach can significantly enhance couples undergoing infertility treatment’s well-being and mental health.

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Contributors

Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi: hamzehgardeshi@yahoo.com

Journal

Journal ID (nlm-ta): BMC Psychol

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): BMC Psychol

Title: BMC Psychology

Publisher: BioMed Central (London )

ISSN (Electronic): 2050-7283

Publication date (Electronic): 29 May 2024

Publication date PMC-release: 29 May 2024

Publication date Collection: 2024

Volume: 12

Electronic Location Identifier: 309

Affiliations

[1 ]Nasibeh Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Mazandaran University of Medical Science, , ( https://ror.org/02wkcrp04) Sari, Iran

[2 ]GRID grid.411600.2, School of Nursing and Midwifery, , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, ; Tehran, Iran

[3 ]GRID grid.411623.3, ISNI 0000 0001 2227 0923, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, ; Sari, Iran

[4 ]Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, ( https://ror.org/05wvpxv85) Boston, MA USA

[5 ]Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, ( https://ror.org/02wkcrp04) Sari, Iran

[6 ]Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, ( https://ror.org/02wkcrp04) Sari, Iran

Article

Publisher ID: 1796

DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01796-5

PMC ID: 11134956

PubMed ID: 38812064

SO-VID: 24964997-205f-433f-b8d4-469353b9856e

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History

Date received : 8 December 2023

Date accepted : 17 May 2024

Funding

Funded by: FundRef http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100004160, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences;

Award ID: 706

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Keywords: infertility,social support,depression,anxiety,hopelessness,acceptance

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Keywords: infertility, social support, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, acceptance