scholarly journals The Quality of Life in Pregnant Women Conceiving Through In Vitro Fertilization

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Vislava Globevnik Velikonja ◽  
Tina Lozej ◽  
Gaja Leban ◽  
Ivan Verdenik ◽  
Eda Vrtačnik Bokal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Vitro Fertilization

Abstract Objective The aim was to determine whether pregnant women conceiving through in vitro fertilization (IVF) differ from those conceiving spontaneously in terms of psychological well-being and the quality of life. Methods In a prospective study we included 75 women conceived after IVF and 78 who conceived spontaneously in the same time period (control group). All the women were sent a self-report questionnaire about demographic and reproductive history, health, pregnancy concerns, containing Subjective Quality of Life Scale (QLS), Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Zung Self-Assessment Anxiety Scale (SAS); obstetric and newborn’s data were obtained from medical records. Response rate was 66.6% in the IVF and 83.3% in control group. Results The mean women’s age was 33.8 years in the IVF, and 32.5 years in the control group (NS). There were no significant differences between groups on the most of the outcome measures assessing psychological status. IVF mothers were just less satisfied in “friend/acquaintances” (P=0.03), a higher percentage had sexual problems prior to conception (P=0.03); the length of hospitalization during pregnancy was longer (P=0.02), and the preterm delivery rate was higher (P=0.01). Withingroup changes over gestation time indicated that IVF women, not controls, showed an increase in positive affect (P=0.04) and purpose in life (P=0.05). Conclusions IVF women are inclined to social isolation. Despite more medical problems during pregnancy, they reported improved positive emotions and purpose in life as the pregnancy progressed.

Sexual Function and Fertility Quality of Life in Women Using In Vitro Fertilization

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 985-993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole K. Smith ◽  
Jody Madeira ◽  
Heather R. Millard
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Vitro Fertilization

scholarly journals DOES A WEB-BASED APP IMPACT QUALITY OF LIFE MEASURES DURING IN VITRO FERTILIZATION?

2020 ◽  
Vol 114 (3) ◽  
pp. e62-e63
Author(s):  
Caitlin Elizabeth Martin ◽  
Michael Lanham ◽  
Courtney A. Marsh ◽  
Kenan Omurtag
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Quality Of Life Measures

scholarly journals Coping Strategies Mediate the Association Between Stigma and Fertility Quality of Life in Infertile Women Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization-Embryo Transfer.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyu JING ◽  
Wei GU ◽  
Lu ZHANG ◽  
Runna MIAO ◽  
Xiuli XU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Ivf Et

Abstract Background The mediating role of coping strategies and its relationship with psychological well-being and quality of life has been considered in the literature. However, there is little research to explore the mechanism of coping strategies on stigma and fertility quality of life (FertiQoL) in infertile women undergoing In Vitro Fertilization Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET). The aim of this study was to examine the mediating effect of coping strategies on the relationship between stigma and fertility quality of life (FertiQoL) in Chinese infertile women undergoing In Vitro Fertilization Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET).Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 768 infertile women undergoing IVF-ET were recruited from Assisted Reproductive Center of Shaanxi Province, China. The personal information, infertility stigma scale, coping strategy scale and FertiQoL scale were measured using a set of questionnaires. The multiple mediator model was performed using AMOS 21.0.Results: The model showed a significant negative direct effect between stigma on FertiQoL (direct effect= -2.375, BC 95% CI= -2.764, -1.987). There were significantly negative indirect effects of stigma on FertiQoL through active-avoidance (indirect effect = -0.706; BC 95% CI = -0.950, -0.497), active-confronting (indirect effect = -0.267; BC 95% CI= -0.414, -0.136) and passive-avoidance (indirect effect= -0.244; BC 95% CI = -0.368, -0.142), respectively. The meaning-based coping played a positive intermediary role (indirect effect=0.105; BC 95% CI = 0.046, 0.190). The model explained 69.4% of the variance in FertiQoL.Conclusion: Active-avoidance coping strategy is the most important mediator factor between stigma and FertiQoL in infertile women undergoing IVF-ET treatment. Meaning-based coping strategy plays a positive mediating role between stigma and FertiQoL.

PAIN AND HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN WOMEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS SCHEDULED FOR IN-VITRO-FERTILIZATION (IVF)

2020 ◽  
Vol 114 (3) ◽  
pp. e208-e209
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Abdelmagied ◽  
Ahmed M. Abbas ◽  
Mohamed F. Aboelnasr ◽  
Waleed M. AbdElaziz ◽  
Eman ALRefai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Effect of hope therapy on psychological well-being of women after abortion: a randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Raphi ◽  
Soheila Bani ◽  
Mahmoud Farvareshi ◽  
Shirin Hasanpour ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Counseling Group ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Hope Therapy

Abstract Background Giving a healthy birth plays a vital role in a person’s personality development, but giving unhealthy birth and abortion can increase the risk of a range of mental disorders and psychological harms including reduced well-being and quality of life. Psychological interventions can reduce the problems of individuals, so the present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of counseling with hope therapy on psychological well-being (primary outcome) and quality of life (secondary outcome) of women with an experience of abortion. Method This randomized controlled trial was conducted in Alzahra and Taleghani educational and medical centers in Tabriz, Iran, on 52 women aged 16 years and above whose pregnancies led to abortion in 2020–21. Participants were assigned to intervention and control groups using random blocking method. The intervention group received counseling with hope therapy approach in 8 sessions of 45 min twice a week. The psychological well-being and WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL) questionnaires were completed before the intervention and immediately and 4 weeks after the intervention. Independent t-test and repeated measures ANOVA were used to compare the outcomes in two groups. Results After the intervention based on the repeated measures ANOVA test and by adjusting the baseline score, the mean total score of psychological well-being in the counseling group was significantly higher than that in the control group (adjusted mean difference (AMD): 76.76; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 63.81 to 89.70; P < 0.001). Also, the mean total score of quality of life in the counseling group was significantly higher than in the control group (AMD: 7.93; 95% CI: 6.38 to 9.46; P < 0.001). The mean score of all sub-domains of psychological well-being and quality of life in the counseling group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Using hope therapy can improve the psychological well-being and quality of life of women after abortion. However, further clinical trials are required before making a definitive conclusion. Trial registration Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT): IRCT20120718010324N60. Date of registration: 17 Dec 2020. Date of first registration: 20 Dec 2020.

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