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Risk perception, health behavior and mental health of women living with polycystic ovary syndrome. 多囊卵巢综合征妇女的风险认知、健康行为与心理健康

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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2478987

Erika Tóth, Cintia Bali, Beatrix Rafael, Annamária Töreki, Szidalisz Ágnes Teleki

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Burden of female infertility in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2021: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. 1990-2021年204个国家和地区的女性不孕症负担：《2021年全球疾病负担研究》的结果

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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-12 DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2459618

Yi Wei, Zongyun Lin, Qiuyan Huang, Hui Wu, Rong Wang, Junli Wang

{"title":"Burden of female infertility in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2021: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.","authors":"Yi Wei, Zongyun Lin, Qiuyan Huang, Hui Wu, Rong Wang, Junli Wang","doi":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2459618","DOIUrl":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2459618","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To explore the global burden of female infertility from 1990 to 2021 by examining trends in prevalence and years lived with disability (YLD).Methods: Data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (GBD 2021) were analyzed with a focus on the prevalence and YLD of female infertility in women aged 15-49 years. Statistical models were used to estimate ASPRs and YLD across regions and countries.Results: The global prevalence of female infertility was 110.1 million in 2021, with an age-standardized rate of 2,764.6 per 100,000 population. The YLD for infertility in 2021 was 601,134, which represented a 33.1% increase since 1990. Regionally, East Asia and Eastern Europe had the highest rates of infertility, whereas Australasia had the lowest rate.Conclusions: The study highlights a significant rise in the burden of female infertility, particularly in high-income regions. Study findings emphasize the need for targeted public health strategies and healthcare interventions to address this growing issue.","PeriodicalId":50072,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology","volume":"46 1","pages":"2459618"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143400495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Women's experiences with continuous care during labor by maternity care assistants in The Netherlands: a qualitative study. 荷兰产妇护理助理在分娩期间持续护理妇女的经验：一项定性研究。

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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-25 DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2483292

Amber J C Scheenen, Laurance Timmers, Iris Hoogendijk, Hubertina C J Scheepers, Marianne J Nieuwenhuijze

{"title":"Women's experiences with continuous care during labor by maternity care assistants in The Netherlands: a qualitative study.","authors":"Amber J C Scheenen, Laurance Timmers, Iris Hoogendijk, Hubertina C J Scheepers, Marianne J Nieuwenhuijze","doi":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2483292","DOIUrl":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2483292","url":null,"abstract":"Despite evidence on effectivity and WHO recommendations, continuous care during labor is not yet available for all women. Options such as doula support are being considered, but face barriers in accessibility. To explore other implementation options, the Continuous Care Trial looked at the provision of continuous care by maternity care assistants. Maternity care assistants are well-established care providers within Dutch maternity care, routinely involved in the final stages of labor and postpartum. This qualitative study is an addition to the Continuous Care Trial and explores women's experiences with continuous care during labor by maternity care assistants in the Netherlands. Fourteen interviews were conducted, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim for manifest content analysis, following the methodology of Graneheim and Lundman. The explored experiences were analyzed for evident similarities and differences. Findings were described in three themes: 'Women's experiences with continuous care,' 'Continuous care of maternity care assistants' and 'Perspectives on implementation.' Noted facilitators include positive effects of continuous care, a larger role of the partner, and recognition of the professional background of the maternity care assistant. Barriers include difficulty to decide when and what kind support to ask for and lack of knowledge on the effectivity of continuous support.","PeriodicalId":50072,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology","volume":"46 1","pages":"2483292"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Suicide risks associated with pregnancy outcomes: a national cross-sectional survey of American females 41-45 years of age. 自杀风险与怀孕结果相关：一项针对41-45岁美国女性的全国性横断面调查。

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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-21 DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2455086

David C Reardon

{"title":"Suicide risks associated with pregnancy outcomes: a national cross-sectional survey of American females 41-45 years of age.","authors":"David C Reardon","doi":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2455086","DOIUrl":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2455086","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Numerous studies have linked abortion to an elevated risk of suicide. One hypothesis is that this association is entirely incidental and most likely fully explained by preexisting mental illness. This hypothesis can be tested by examining women's own self-assessments of the degree, if any, that abortion and other pregnancy outcomes contributed to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.Methods: A topic blind survey was distributed to 2829 American females 41-45 years of age. Respondents were asked about any history of attempted suicide(s) and reproductive histories. Grouped by reproductive history, respondents were then asked to rank on visual analog scales the degree, if any, to which their pregnancy outcome contributed to suicidal thoughts, self-destructive behaviors, and any attempted suicides.Results: Aborting women were twice as likely to have attempted suicide compared to other women. Aborting women, especially those who underwent coerced or unwanted abortions, were significantly more likely to say their pregnancy outcomes directly contributed to suicidal thoughts and behaviors compared to women in all other groups.Conclusions: The hypothesis that higher rates of suicide following abortion can be entirely explained by preexisting mental health problems is inconsistent with women's own self-assessments of the degree their abortions directly contributed to suicidal and self-destructive behaviors.","PeriodicalId":50072,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology","volume":"46 1","pages":"2455086"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143015201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Adverse childhood experiences and the impact on pregnancy intention, a cross-sectional study. 不良童年经历对怀孕意向的影响，一项横断面研究。

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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2463981

Elena Soldati, Noralie N Schonewille, Marion C de Ruijter, Ineke R Postma, Maria G van Pampus, Birit F P Broekman

{"title":"Adverse childhood experiences and the impact on pregnancy intention, a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Elena Soldati, Noralie N Schonewille, Marion C de Ruijter, Ineke R Postma, Maria G van Pampus, Birit F P Broekman","doi":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2463981","DOIUrl":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2463981","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) may be associated with unintended pregnancies (UPs). Our aim was to investigate whether there is an association between a history of ACE, type of ACE or number of ACE and the risk for UPs and if this risk is mediated by psychiatric vulnerabilities.Study design: A cross-sectional study with participants recruited from the OLVG hospital was performed. Pregnant patients older than 18 years, literate in either Dutch or English were included. Patients with florid psychosis were excluded. ACEs were self-reported and assessed via the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, pregnancy intention was extracted from the patient database and psychiatric vulnerability was self-reported. The association between ACE and UPs was analyzed by means of logistic regressions, followed by a mediation analysis with psychiatric vulnerability.Results: A total of 269 participants, mostly with a university degree (66.5%) and with a mean age of 34 (SD 4.306) were included; 20.1% had at least one ACE and 22.3% had an UP. There was no significant association between UPs and a history of ACE regardless of the type and number of ACE.Conclusions: Future studies should replicate our findings onf the associationimpact of ACEs and psychiatric vulnerabilities on pregnancy intention within a larger, and more representative sample.","PeriodicalId":50072,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology","volume":"46 1","pages":"2463981"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Women's desire to have a midwife they know during labor and birth has increased significantly over time. 随着时间的推移，女性希望在分娩和生产过程中有一个她们认识的助产士的愿望大大增加。

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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-11 DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2476980

Ingegerd Hildingsson, Hanna Fahlbeck, Maria Lindqvist, Birgitta Larsson, Sophia Holmlund, Margareta Johansson

{"title":"Women's desire to have a midwife they know during labor and birth has increased significantly over time.","authors":"Ingegerd Hildingsson, Hanna Fahlbeck, Maria Lindqvist, Birgitta Larsson, Sophia Holmlund, Margareta Johansson","doi":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2476980","DOIUrl":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2476980","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In Sweden, women often meet with different midwives during antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care, due to the structure of maternity care, with few alternatives which provide continuity. This study aims to explore women's interest in having a midwife they know present during labor and birth and to identify the characteristics of women who prefer this option.Methods: A comparative study was conducted involving two Swedish nationwide cohorts of Swedish-speaking pregnant women. The first cohort included 3,061 women, and the second 1,812 women. Descriptive statistics and odds ratios were calculated.Results: In total, 4,873 pregnant women completed the survey. Most participants were aged 25-35 years, living with a partner, and born in Sweden. Interest in having a midwife they know increased from 53% in 1999 to 76% in 2024. Key factors associated with this preference included primiparity (OR 3.80; 95% CI 3.27-4.40), being pregnant in 2024 (OR 3.21; 2.70-3.86), being born outside Sweden (OR 2.73; 2.11-3.54), and fear of birth (OR 2.03; 1.56-2.63).Conclusions: Interest in having a known midwife during childbirth has grown significantly in Sweden, highlighting the need for policy changes that promote awareness and expand this option for women.","PeriodicalId":50072,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology","volume":"46 1","pages":"2476980"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Psychosocial experiences of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a UK-wide study of prevalence rates and risk factors for clinically relevant depression and anxiety. COVID-19大流行期间孕妇的社会心理经历：一项全英国临床相关抑郁和焦虑患病率和危险因素的研究

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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2459619

Semra Worrall, Olivia Pike, Paul Christiansen, Leanne Jackson, Leonardo De Pascalis, Joanne A Harrold, Victoria Fallon, Sergio A Silverio

{"title":"Psychosocial experiences of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a UK-wide study of prevalence rates and risk factors for clinically relevant depression and anxiety.","authors":"Semra Worrall, Olivia Pike, Paul Christiansen, Leanne Jackson, Leonardo De Pascalis, Joanne A Harrold, Victoria Fallon, Sergio A Silverio","doi":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2459619","DOIUrl":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2459619","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Whilst the antenatal period is well established as a period of increased vulnerability to mental health difficulties, restrictions resulting from COVID-19 lockdown in the UK are likely to have negatively affected psychosocial outcomes in these women.Materials and Methods: This study aimed to describe prevalence rates of clinically relevant antenatal anxiety and depression, and explore whether psychosocial changes as a result of the pandemic were predictive of clinically relevant anxiety and depression. Antenatal women (N = 684) completed an online survey of psychosocial measures during the UK government's initial lockdown restrictions.Results: Descriptive statistics indicate women experienced high levels of anxiety and depression and that changes resulting from restrictions were perceived negatively. Whilst 11.7% of women reported a current, clinical diagnosis of depression, 47.8% reported a score of ≥13 on the EPDS, indicating clinically relevant depression. Similarly, 18.7% of women reported a current, clinical diagnosis of anxiety, but 68.1% scored ≥40 on the STAI, indicating clinically relevant anxiety. After controlling for known demographic risk factors, only psychosocial change because of COVID-19 restrictions predicted clinically relevant anxiety (28%) and depression (27%).Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of considering antenatal women as a high-priority group, and ensuring antenatal care remains accessible and uninterrupted in any future crises.","PeriodicalId":50072,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology","volume":"46 1","pages":"2459619"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparing the effectiveness of two telemedicine counseling interventions on secondary tokophobia in single-child women: the study protocol of a pragmatic three-arm randomized controlled trial. 比较两种远程医疗咨询干预对独生子女妇女继发性恐惧症的效果：一项实用的三组随机对照试验的研究方案。

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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2500928

Maryam Ramezani, Mohsen Dehghani, Somaye Minaei Moghadam, Sedigheh Abdollahpour

{"title":"Comparing the effectiveness of two telemedicine counseling interventions on secondary tokophobia in single-child women: the study protocol of a pragmatic three-arm randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Maryam Ramezani, Mohsen Dehghani, Somaye Minaei Moghadam, Sedigheh Abdollahpour","doi":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2500928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0167482X.2025.2500928","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Identifying women with secondary tokophobia and offering effective counseling can reduce the psychological burden of their negative experience's childbirth. In light of Iran's population incentive policies, this research will compare the effects of two telemedicine-based counseling methods on secondary tokophobia in single-child women.Methods/design: This study will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 will identify women with secondary tokophobia through a cross-sectional descriptive study using the Fear of Childbirth Prior to Pregnancy (FOCPP) tool. Phase 2 will be a three-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT), enrolling 102 single-child women with secondary tokophobia, block-randomized in blocks of six to receive either Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT - arm 1), motivational counselling (MC - arm 2), or standard care (control). The study will follow CONSORT-EHEALTH guidelines. Outcomes, including tokophobia, anxiety, depression, and postnatal PTSD, will be assessed at weeks four and eight using standardized questionnaires. Data will be analyzed using statistical tests in SPSS-24.Discussion: Negative past experiences can lead to secondary tokophobia, where women fear future pregnancies, sometimes avoiding them altogether. Research shows that those with tokophobia may face anxiety, depression, and PTSD, necessitating counseling to encourage future pregnancies. This study will be aim to investigate two counseling interventions for single-child women with secondary tokophobia through a telemedicine approach in the context of Iranian population policies.Trial registration: Current Controlled Trials IRCT20240207060923N1. Registered 18 May 2024.","PeriodicalId":50072,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology","volume":"46 1","pages":"2500928"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144080936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Prenatal loss of control eating is associated with psychiatric symptoms and distress among individuals with elevated BMI. 在体重指数升高的人群中，产前饮食失控与精神症状和痛苦有关。

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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-02 DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2483283

Michele D Levine, Riley J Jouppi, Rachel P Kolko Conlon, Christine C Call, Jennifer L Grace, Gina M Sweeny, Zijing Zhang

{"title":"Prenatal loss of control eating is associated with psychiatric symptoms and distress among individuals with elevated BMI.","authors":"Michele D Levine, Riley J Jouppi, Rachel P Kolko Conlon, Christine C Call, Jennifer L Grace, Gina M Sweeny, Zijing Zhang","doi":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2483283","DOIUrl":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2483283","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Loss of control while eating (LOC) or feeling unable to control the amount or type of food consumed during an eating episode, is the core psychopathology in binge eating disorders. Yet, the impact of LOC on other psychiatric symptoms during pregnancy is not known. This study evaluated the contribution of prenatal LOC to psychological distress and disordered eating attitudes.Methods: Pregnant individuals with BMI ≥ 25 (N = 312) recruited for a perinatal health promotion trial self-reported past-month LOC; eating, shape, and weight concerns; prenatal depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress. Propensity scores were used to reduce bias associated with cross-sectional data.Results: Overall, 34.3% (n = 107) reported LOC. Individuals with prenatal LOC, relative to those without, endorsed more eating disorder symptoms (ps<.001) as well as more symptoms of depression (7.1<math><mrow><mo>±</mo></mrow></math>0.3 vs. 5.4<math><mrow><mo>±</mo></mrow></math>4.9) and anxiety (38.1 ± 11.7 vs. 33.4 ± 11.7) and greater perceived stress (25.0 ± 7.9 vs. 22.0<math><mrow><mo>±</mo></mrow></math>9.9, ps<.001). LOC frequency was associated with significantly more prenatal psychological distress, beyond the effect of other factors that increase the likelihood of LOC. (ps<.005).Conclusions: Among individuals with elevated BMI, prenatal LOC is common and relates to eating disorder and other psychiatric symptoms. Prenatal LOC may represent a behavioral mechanism for improved psychological health.","PeriodicalId":50072,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology","volume":"46 1","pages":"2483283"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039789/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143765589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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"It's like having a second job": qualitative insights into the emotional burden of infertility and the need for coordinated care. “这就像有了第二份工作”：对不孕症的情感负担和协调护理的需求进行定性分析。

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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2505589

Madeleine Bernet, Eva Soom Ammann, Alexander M Quaas, Michael von Wolff, Marianne Kläusler, Arndt Büssing

{"title":"\"It's like having a second job\": qualitative insights into the emotional burden of infertility and the need for coordinated care.","authors":"Madeleine Bernet, Eva Soom Ammann, Alexander M Quaas, Michael von Wolff, Marianne Kläusler, Arndt Büssing","doi":"10.1080/0167482X.2025.2505589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0167482X.2025.2505589","url":null,"abstract":"Infertility, affecting one in six individuals worldwide, poses substantial emotional and physical challenges. Its impact on quality of life (QoL), mental health and social relationships is well documented. However, qualitative insights into the lived experiences of those affected remain limited, as do the perspectives of health professionals involved in their care. This study presents qualitative findings from a mixed-method approach. Data were collected through 23 semi-structured interviews with 26 affected individuals and three focus group discussions with 20 healthcare professionals. The results underscore the multifaceted burden of infertility, including emotional distress, relationship strain and a pervasive sense of social exclusion. Participants expressed a clear need for more empathetic and individualized care, while healthcare professionals pointed to structural barriers. The study also identified a lack of societal recognition for infertility and the complex challenges. In some narratives, spirituality emerged as a personal coping resource - though one that is often overlooked or insufficiently addressed in clinical practice. Key recommendations include the expansion of peer support networks, public awareness raising, flexible treatment models and interprofessional collaboration. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of peer support systems and interdisciplinary care models in addressing the complex and diverse needs of individuals affected by infertility.","PeriodicalId":50072,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology","volume":"46 1","pages":"2505589"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144080702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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