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http://dx.doi.org/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, You Jung (Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Hospital)
Kim, Hye Young (College of Nursing, Keimyung University)
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Women's Health Nursing / v.23, no.2, 2017 , pp. 117-125 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Infertility; Quality of life; Assisted reproductive techniques; Nursing;
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