Psychosocial wellbeing of infertile couples in Jordan
Authors
Mahadeen, Alia
Mansour, Ayman
Al Halabi, Jehad
Al Habashneh, Samira
Bani Kenana, Aya
Issue Date
2018-02
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Health Systems , Family Health , Infertility , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Depression , Personal Satisfaction , Social Support , Optimism
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Abstract
Background: The psychological and social impact of infertility on married couples alerted researchers in developing countries to consequences of infertility and the need to not underestimate the problem. Aim: To examine the psychosocial wellbeing of infertile couples in Jordan. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive correlational study design was used to collect data regarding depression, psychological distress, life satisfaction, coping, optimism and perceived social support from 248 infertile couples using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were collected from May to August 2016. Results: One hundred and sixty-four [66%] of the infertile couples had moderate to severe depression. Infertile couples had a high level of psychological distress, low level of life satisfaction, and yet a high level of optimism that the infertility is temporary. Participants had moderate ability to cope, moderate to high level of perception of social support from family and others, and low from friends. There were significant differences in depression and optimism between men and women [P < 0.05]. Conclusion: Jordanian infertile couples face several psychosocial problems that need psychological counselling.
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Citation
Publisher
World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
Journal
Volume
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DOI
ISSN
1020-3397
1687-1634 (online)
1687-1634 (online)