Relationship beliefs, attachment styles and depression among infertile women

Mobeen, Tanzeela; Dawood, Saima

doi:10.1016/j.eurox.2023.100245

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“…This study demonstrates that the sex and gender perspective should be present and guide psychosocial and health studies as differentiated measurement indicators. Consequently, sex/gender variables treated independently in research on the impact of infertility on people's quality of life are important in studies and programs based on comprehensive person-centered care [12][13][14][15][16].…”

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“…Infertility and its treatment are significantly related to aspects of relational life, psychological well-being, and psychological correlates, such as anxiety and depression [9][10][11]. Moreover, the scientific literature has shown that the psychological state of couples undergoing fertility treatments significantly influences the outcome of the treatment [12]. All this seems to show the imperative need to identify and understand the risk factors for adverse psychology in order to be able to provide person-centered care [12][13][14][15][16].…”

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“…Moreover, the scientific literature has shown that the psychological state of couples undergoing fertility treatments significantly influences the outcome of the treatment [12]. All this seems to show the imperative need to identify and understand the risk factors for adverse psychology in order to be able to provide person-centered care [12][13][14][15][16]. Consequently, assessing the components of infertile couples' quality of life and identifying the factors that affect it are important-not only to improve their health and psychophysical balance, but also to design more favorable and efficient infertility treatment programs, as well as to improve adherence to them [17].…”

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Psychosocial Impact of Infertility Diagnosis and Conformity to Gender Norms on the Quality of Life of Infertile Spanish Couples

Bueno-Sánchez,

Alhambra-Borrás,

Gallego-Valadés

et al. 2024

IJERPH

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Epidemiological data show that human reproductive disorders are a common problem worldwide, affecting almost one in six people of reproductive age. As a result, infertility has been identified by the World Health Organization as a public health disease. Reproductive problems can take a heavy toll on the psychosocial well-being of couples suffering from infertility. This is especially true for women, who tend to be the ones who undergo the most treatment. The main objective of the present study is to find out whether a sex-based infertility diagnosis influences the quality of life of couples with infertility. Also, we aim to find out whether the degree of adherence to gender norms influences their quality of life. A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Fertility Quality of Life Questionnaire (FertiQoL) and the Conformity to Feminine and Masculine Norms Inventories in a sample of 219 infertile Spanish couples (438 participants). The results show that, in all cases, regardless of the degree of conformity to gender norms and whether the infertility diagnosis was of female or male origin, women have lower scores on the self-perceived quality of life. This suggests that being female is already a psychosocial risk factor when assessing the psychosocial consequences of infertility.

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Psychosocial Impact of Infertility Diagnosis and Conformity to Gender Norms on the Quality of Life of Infertile Spanish Couples

Bueno-Sánchez,

Alhambra-Borrás,

Gallego-Valadés

et al. 2024

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“…It appears that one of these factors is relational beliefs (8). Relational beliefs refer to the beliefs or attitudes that spouses hold regarding their marital relationship, which they accept as reality (9). Ineffective relational beliefs refer to those beliefs and irrational thoughts specific to the marital relationship that create problems due to their excessive use (10).…”

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The Effectiveness of Metacognitive Therapy on Relational Beliefs and Self-Differentiation in Couples with Marital Conflict

Esmaeili,

Asgari,

Ehteshamzadeh

et al. 2024

J Clin Res Paramed Sci

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Background: Metacognitive therapy targets self-differentiation and relational beliefs by helping couples identify unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel conflict. By addressing these underlying cognitive processes, metacognitive therapy aims to improve both individual well-being and relational dynamics. Objectives: This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy in couples with marital conflicts attending the family court in Karaj city. Methods: The present study employed a semi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest and control group. The statistical population of this study comprised all couples applying for divorce who had sought divorce or marital dispute resolution at the family court in Karaj in the year 2023. A sample of 32 individuals (16 individuals per group) was selected through voluntary sampling, considering the study entry criteria, and randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. Participants completed questionnaires on their relational beliefs and self-differentiation in the pretest and posttest stages. The experimental group underwent 16 sessions of 90-minute metacognitive therapy, while the control group received no intervention. Data analysis was conducted using analysis of covariance. Data analysis was performed using SPSS-27 software. Results: Metacognitive therapy significantly improved relational beliefs compared to the control group (P < 0.001). The experimental group's mean score increased from 85.19 (± 9.89) at pretest to 135.88 (± 11.91) at posttest, while the control group showed minimal change (pretest: 89.31 ± 7.99; posttest: 95.75 ± 16.94). Similar improvements were observed in self-differentiation scores (P < 0.001). The experimental group's mean score increased from 120.81 (± 8.88) at pretest to 173.50 (± 14.45) at posttest, compared to minimal change in the control group (pretest: 126.31 ± 7.40; posttest: 125.75 ± 11.06). Conclusions: The present study yielded significant findings that support the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy in improving relational and marital functioning. These results are promising, suggesting that metacognitive therapy may be a valuable intervention for couples experiencing marital conflict.

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Fertility status and depression: A case‐control study among women in Herat, Afghanistan

Niazi,

Alekozay,

Osmani

et al. 2024

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Background and AimOn a global scale, an estimated 17.5% of the reproductive‐aged population experiences clinical infertility. Beyond its categorization as a reproductive health concern, infertility emerges as a substantial independent risk factor for the development of various mental health disorders. The current study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression among women experiencing infertility compared to fertile women in Herat city, Afghanistan.MethodsThis hospital‐based case‐control study was conducted in Herat city, Afghanistan, during the latter half of 2023 on women aged 15–49. Sociodemographic and infertility data were gathered by a gynecologist using a structured questionnaire with 14 items. Assessment of depression employed the Dari‐translated version of the Patient Health Questionnaire. The data were scored and categorized following the instrument's guidelines. To examine the association between categorical variables, a chi‐square test was conducted, with a significance level set at 0.05 for all analyses. These statistical procedures were performed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 27.ResultsOur investigation revealed a statistically significant association (p < 0.001) between infertility and depression. Infertility was associated with a markedly increased risk of depression, as evidenced by a prevalence of 79.0% in infertile women compared to 44.4% in fertile women. The study found a link between depression, health, and nutritional status in both infertile and fertile participants. Notably, within the infertile group, the longer a woman struggled with infertility, the more likely she was to experience depression.ConclusionGiven the substantial prevalence and important correlates of depression among infertile women in Herat, Afghanistan, it is imperative for policymakers, mental health professionals, and gynecologists to specifically address the mental well‐being of this vulnerable population.

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Relationship beliefs, attachment styles and depression among infertile women

Cited by 3 publications

References 17 publications

Psychosocial Impact of Infertility Diagnosis and Conformity to Gender Norms on the Quality of Life of Infertile Spanish Couples

Psychosocial Impact of Infertility Diagnosis and Conformity to Gender Norms on the Quality of Life of Infertile Spanish Couples

The Effectiveness of Metacognitive Therapy on Relational Beliefs and Self-Differentiation in Couples with Marital Conflict

Fertility status and depression: A case‐control study among women in Herat, Afghanistan

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