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- The study analyzed depression levels among 251 infertile women in Basrah, Iraq, using structured interviews and ICD-10 criteria.
- The findings revealed a high prevalence of depression at 68.9%, strongly linked to factors like primary infertility, duration of infertility, treatment length, and worries about the husband's potential remarriage.
- The research highlights the need for psychological support and intervention in the medical treatment of infertile women to address their mental health needs.
Article Abstract
Background: The extent of depression and its risk factors among infertile women may vary across different populations. The current study aimed to examine the prevalence and risk factors of depression among infertile women in Basrah, Iraq.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 251 infertile women who attended the infertility and in vitro fertilization unit in Basrah City. They were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Depression was assessed by Interactional Classification of Diseases-Version 10 (ICD-10) criteria.
Results: The prevalence of depression among infertile women was 68.9%. It was significantly related to primary type of infertility, duration of infertility and treatment, and threat of husband's remarriage.
Conclusion: The rate of depression among infertile women in Basrah was high. Infertile women need psychological assessment and intervention as part of their medical treatment process.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcma.2015.07.009 | DOI Listing |
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