Development and validation of the infertility self-efficacy scale

Cousineau, Tara M.; Corsini, Evelyn; Green, T.C.; Folensbee, L.; Seibring, Angel R.; Domar, A.D.

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.07.009

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“…Individuals' confidence in their own efficacy and skills in coping and managing their infertility treatment should result in more positive results (Cousineau et al . ).…”

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“…The Infertility Self‐Efficacy Scale (ISE) was developed by Cousineau et al . () to evaluate how individuals perceive their self‐efficacy in terms of their cognitive, emotional and behavioural coping skills with respect to infertility. Cousineau et al .…”

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“…The psychometric properties (Cronbach's alpha 0·78–0·94) of the ISE‐SF were similar to those of the original (Cousineau et al . ), the Turkish (Arslan‐Ozkan et al . ) and the Portuguese (Galhardo et al .…”

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“…Cousineau et al . () assert that perceived self‐efficacy also influences women's abilities to cope with infertility. It has been determined that infertility, together with its treatment processes, decreases perceived self‐efficacy in women (Domar et al .…”

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A randomized controlled trial of the effects of nursing care based on Watson's Theory of Human Caring on distress, self‐efficacy and adjustment in infertile women

Arslan-Özkan

Okumuş

Buldukoğlu

2013

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…Individuals' confidence in their own efficacy and skills in coping and managing their infertility treatment should result in more positive results (Cousineau et al . ).…”

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confidence: 97%

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confidence: 99%

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A randomized controlled trial of the effects of nursing care based on Watson's Theory of Human Caring on distress, self‐efficacy and adjustment in infertile women

Arslan-Özkan

Okumuş

Buldukoğlu

2013

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…The concept of self-efficacy was introduced by Cana-dian psychologist Albert Bandura in 1977 and has been defined as a person's confidence to perform required actions to achieve the desired objectives (13). Self-efficacy refers to people's beliefs about their ability to organize motives, gain control over a certain event, sense of self-esteem and self-worth, and sense of efficiency in dealing with life (14,15) and is a powerful structure in health promotion (16) and an important internal factor for long-term control of chronic diseases (17).…”

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Effect of Audio-Visual Education on Self-Efficacy Toward Marriage in Single People With Type 1 Diabetes

Rahimparvar

Khodarahmi

Tavakol

et al. 2016

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background: People with diabetes report that diabetes affects particular aspects of their marital life and leads to other problems in their lives. Moreover, the self-efficacy of diabetic patients is affected by their disease in various respects. There is a significant relationship between self-efficacy and health behaviors. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the effect of audiovisual education on self-efficacy toward marriage in single people with type 1 diabetes. Methods: This randomized, controlled trial study was carried out on 100 unmarried patients with type 1 diabetes visiting Iran's diabetes society in 2015-2016. The convenient sampling method was used in this study. Samples were divided into two groups (50 patients in each group) with a simple, randomized sampling method. The data collecting tool was a researcher-made questionnaire that patients completed before the intervention and eight weeks afterwards. The intervention was an educational CD about improving self-efficacy toward marriage in diabetics. Using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics (i.e., chi-square, t-test, paired t, Fisher, and co-variance tests), and SPSS software version 16, the self-efficacy toward marriage in both the intervention and control groups was compared. A significant level was considered less than 0.05. Results: The mean of the self-efficacy score improved significantly in the intervention group (84.14 ± 16.29 to 105.82 ± 5.49, P < 0.001). However, this score decreased in the control group (92.92 ± 12.33 to 86.48 ± 11.54, P < 0.001). In addition, the self-efficacy in the control group was higher than in the intervention group before the study (P = 0.003), although the score of the intervention group significantly increased after the study (P < 0.001). Conclusions: This study showed that audiovisual training can have a significant effect on the self-efficacy of people with type 1 diabetes. Providing audiovisual equipment to referral centers of type 1 diabetics, such as hospitals, health centers, and clinics, as well as informing related officials, can be of benefit to managers.

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Psychological effect of COVID-19 pandemic among women undergoing infertility care, a French cohort – PsyCovART Psychological effect of COVID-19: PsyCovART

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Salle

Perie

et al. 2022

Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction

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Purpose: To assess psychological state of women who experienced postponement of ART care during the first COVID-19 wave in a French public ward of reproductive medicine. Methods: An online anonymous survey was emailed between July and August 2020 to all women whose infertility care, including the first consultation for infertility, have been delayed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anxiety, depression, and stress were assessed using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Feelings about COVID-19 outbreak, lockdown and suspension of fertility care were assessed by Multiple-Choice Questions and Visual Analog Scales. Results: 435 women answered to the survey (response rate 34.6%). Mean levels of the HADS-A (anxiety), HADS-D (depression) and PSS10 were respectively 7.58(±3.85), 4.51(±3.48), and 27(±6.75). Prevalence of stress was 50.8% and almost half of women presented clear or suggestive anxiety symptoms (respectively 21.6% and 25.7%). Stress and anxiety rates were much higher than those expected in infertile population. Increased stress was observed in women above 35 years and those stopped ‘in cycle’ or during pre-treatment for in-vitro fertilization or frozen embryo transfer. Patient with history of depression or anxiety had a higher prevalence of perceived stress (p= 0.0006). Postponement was perceived as ‘unbearable’ for women experiencing stress (p=0.0032). After the first wave of pandemic, pregnancy desire remained the same and 84.3% of women wanted to resume fertility care as soon as possible. Conclusion: Stopping fertility care during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant psychological impact on women with an increase of stress, and anxiety. Psychological counseling should always be offered especially during this difficult period.

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Development and validation of the infertility self-efficacy scale

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A randomized controlled trial of the effects of nursing care based on Watson's Theory of Human Caring on distress, self‐efficacy and adjustment in infertile women

A randomized controlled trial of the effects of nursing care based on Watson's Theory of Human Caring on distress, self‐efficacy and adjustment in infertile women

Effect of Audio-Visual Education on Self-Efficacy Toward Marriage in Single People With Type 1 Diabetes

Psychological effect of COVID-19 pandemic among women undergoing infertility care, a French cohort – PsyCovART Psychological effect of COVID-19: PsyCovART

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