Women's Health Nursing (여성건강간호학회지)

Korean Society of Women Health Nursing (한국여성건강간호학회)
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Factors Influencing Infertility-related Quality of Life in Women Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Techniques: Focusing on Depression and Resilience

보조생식술 받은 여성의 난임 관련 삶의 질에 미치는 영향 요인: 우울과 극복력 중심으로

  • 정유정 (계명대학교 동산병원 불임클리닉) ;
  • 김혜영 (계명대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2017.02.28
  • Accepted : 2017.06.08
  • Published : 2017.06.20
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting on infertility-related quality of life in women undergoing assisted reproductive techniques focusing on depression and resilience. Methods: With correlational survey design, 125 infertile women who were receiving inpatient and outpatient treatment in K university hospital in D city completed a structured questionnaire. Results: There was a significant negative correlation between depression and resilience and between the depression and the quality of life. There was a significant positive correlation between resilience and the quality of life. The factors affecting on infertility-related quality of life were depression, burden of expenses, and relationship with husband which explained 48% in the quality of life. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop and apply nursing programs that include individual counseling and education for infertile couple. Social support including financial support and better environment for these women will be also essential.

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