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Determinants of Well-Being and Psychological Distress among Individuals with Infertility
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Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh1    , Abdollah Saadatfar2 , Farzad Jalilian *1 |
1- Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Health Policy and Promotion Research Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
2- Clinical Research Development Center, Motazedi Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran |
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Abstract: (53 Views) |
Background and Objectives: Infertility, as a chronic stressor, profoundly impacts various dimensions of mental health. This study aimed to assess the mental health status (psychological well-being and distress) and identify its associated factors among infertile couples attending the Motazedi Hospital in Kermanshah, Iran, in 2023.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted on 308 infertile couples recruited via convenience sampling from the infertility clinic of Motazedi Hospital. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the 28-item Mental Health Inventory (MHI-28), which encompasses two subscales: psychological well-being and psychological distress. Instrument reliability was confirmed with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 0.84 and 0.88, respectively. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, independent samples T-test, and one-way ANOVA in SPSS software (version 16.0).
Results: The mean age of the participants was 34.15 ± 7.41 years. The time elapsed since infertility diagnosis was negatively and significantly correlated with psychological well-being (P=0.012, r=−0.171). In addition, the time elapsed since infertility diagnosis was positively and significantly associated with psychological distress (P=0.006, r=0.188). The mean psychological distress score was significantly higher among unemployed participants than among employed participants (P=0.040). Similarly, smokers had a significantly higher mean psychological distress score than non-smokers (P=0.017). The mean scores for psychological well-being and psychological distress were 56.13 and 35.66 respectively.
Conclusion: Infertile couples facing unemployment or tobacco use demonstrate heightened psychological vulnerability. Integrating routine mental health screening, targeted psychological interventions, and socioeconomic support systems into standard infertility treatment protocols is essential.
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Type of Study: Research Article |
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health
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