Munawwer, Kali Shree Priya, Durga Gedela Rao, Krishna Mantravadi
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Abstract
Purpose: There is limited understanding of how infertility affects the quality of life among individuals in Indian population. The current investigation explored the psychological consequences of infertility in the Indian socio-cultural setting.
Methods: Couples with fertility issues who visited infertility clinics between May 2023 and January 2024 were included based on specific criteria. Those who gave informed consent completed the FertiQoL and HADS questionnaires. Scores were summarized using mean and standard deviation. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to examine relationships between quality of life, anxiety, and depression. The statistical significance of these correlations was assessed using the t-test.
Results: A total of 250 participants were recruited; 200 completed the FertiQoL questionnaire and 197 completed the HADS. Of the FertiQoL respondents, 101 were male and 99 female. The mean FertiQoL score was 60.37 ± 14.42 (range: 19.12-92.65). The mean HADS-A score was 9.17 ± 3.63, and HADS-D was 6.84 ± 3.87. Among females, HADS-A and HADS-D scores were 9.22 ± 3.67 and 6.83 ± 3.89, respectively; among males, 9.17 ± 3.67 and 6.76 ± 3.88. Pearson correlation showed a significant negative association between FertiQoL and anxiety (r = -0.34, p < 0.00003) and depression (r = -0.30, p < 0.00001), indicating lower quality of life with higher anxiety and depression.
Conclusions: Infertile couples reported a moderate quality of life, with anxiety at borderline levels and depression nearing borderline. Psychological counselling and increased social awareness are essential to reduce distress and enhance overall well-being.
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The Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics publishes cellular, molecular, genetic, and epigenetic discoveries advancing our understanding of the biology and underlying mechanisms from gametogenesis to offspring health. Special emphasis is placed on the practice and evolution of assisted reproduction technologies (ARTs) with reference to the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting fertility. Our goal is to educate our readership in the translation of basic and clinical discoveries made from human or relevant animal models to the safe and efficacious practice of human ARTs. The scientific rigor and ethical standards embraced by the JARG editorial team ensures a broad international base of expertise guiding the marriage of contemporary clinical research paradigms with basic science discovery. JARG publishes original papers, minireviews, case reports, and opinion pieces often combined into special topic issues that will educate clinicians and scientists with interests in the mechanisms of human development that bear on the treatment of infertility and emerging innovations in human ARTs. The guiding principles of male and female reproductive health impacting pre- and post-conceptional viability and developmental potential are emphasized within the purview of human reproductive health in current and future generations of our species.
The journal is published in cooperation with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, an organization of more than 8,000 physicians, researchers, nurses, technicians and other professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive biology.
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