The effect of stigma on depression levels of Turkish women with infertility

Yilmaz, Emine; Budak, Funda Kavak

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“…One of the most important consequences of such a common problem in society is stigmatization. Stigma causes a negative mood, social isolation, anxiety, depression, lower self‐esteem, lower self‐efficiency, and failure to cope with stress in individuals . When a marriage remains childless, some men abuse their wives, verbally, or even physically .…”

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“…Stigma causes a negative mood, social isolation, anxiety, depression, lower selfesteem, lower self-efficiency, and failure to cope with stress in individuals. [13][14][15] When a marriage remains childless, some men abuse their wives, verbally, or even physically. 16,17 Women expressed feelings of anxiety, frustration, grief, lack of self-esteem, and a general sense of powerlessness.…”

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Infertility Stigma Scale: A psychometric study in a Turkish sample

Çapık

Aksoy

Yilmaz

et al. 2019

Perspect Psychiatr Care

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Purpose The purpose of the present study is to conduct the Turkish validity and reliability study of the Infertility Stigma Scale (ISS). Design and methods This methodological study was conducted in an infertility polyclinic in Turkey. The sample consisted of 178 infertile women. Findings The validity of the four‐factor structure of the scale and the appropriateness of its ﬁt indices were confirmed. The analyses of internal consistency indicated that the total score correlations of items were sufficient; test‐retest, r = 0.948;P < 0.001; Cronbach's α = 0.93. Practice implications ISS could be used as a useful assessment instrument in investigating the stigma concerning infertility and making efficient related interventions.

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Infertility Stigma Scale: A psychometric study in a Turkish sample

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Aksoy

Yilmaz

et al. 2019

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“…Additionally, major challenges are seen in providing preventive and supportive infertility care in communities where cultural, religious, and social complexity exists. Ondemand side, infertility related stigma in many societies has led to the reduction in seeking supportive care services [57,58], sexual health education, and STI care, which are the main foundations for the prevention of infertility [59,60].…”

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Infertility policy analysis: a comparative study of selected lower middle- middle- and high-income countries

Behbahani

Lamyian

Joulaei

et al. 2020

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BackgroundInfertility has recently become a salient but neglected global issue. Policies to address the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are vital, especially in lower middle and middle-income countries (LMICs). Hence, the aim of this study was to compare the national infertility policies in the selected countries (LMICs comparing with high-income) to determine gaps or to confirm desirable policies in the given health systems.MethodsThis study has executed a comparative policy analysis of infertility services using the universal health coverage framework (financial protection, population coverage, and service features) in three scopes (prevention, treatment, and supportive care). Seven countries that had infertility programs in their health sectors were selected.ResultsThe results showed that financial protection was good in high and middle-income countries, but in a lower middle income, and in one high-income country was poor. The findings also showed that health systems in the same countries had no infertility services for men. Preventive and supportive care services were neglected in LMICs by governments.ConclusionThe findings indicate that income is not the only factor that fulfills universal health coverage for infertility care services. Perhaps to achieve equity in infertility care services, it should be seen as a universal human right to accomplish the right to have a child and to have a life with physical and mental health for all men and women.

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“…In addition; Yilmaz and Kavak, concluded that the health care professionals should be aware of the psychological issues faced by infertile individuals and the psychiatric counseling should be included in the diagnostic and treatment process of infertility [16].…”

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Psychiatric Aspects of Egyptian Women with Unexplained Infertility

Mostafa¹,

Elashram²

2020

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Background: The diagnosis of unexplained infertility may be very frustrating for infertile couples and they show higher depression levels when compared to fertile couples. Aim: To assess the psychiatric aspects of Egyptian women with unexplained infertility. Methods: 220 infertile women were included in this study (110 with unexplained infertility and 110 with explained infertility). The psychiatric aspect of these women was evaluated using the translated and validated Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory-II. Findings: The number of women with mild depression was significantly higher in the unexplained infertility group (47/110 (42.7%)) versus (22/110 (20%)) in the explained infertility group (P = 0.007). The number of women with moderate anxiety was significantly higher in the unexplained infertility group (26/110 (23.6%)) versus (8/110 (7.3%)) in the explained infertility group (P = 0.003). Conclusion: The current study concluded that mild depression and moderate anxiety were significantly higher in the unexplained infertility group. It is crucial to identify infertility women who are in need of psychological support and counseling during infertility treatment, because the psychological disturbance of the infertile women may affect the outcome of infertility treatment.

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The effect of stigma on depression levels of Turkish women with infertility

Abstract: Based on these results, nurses with counseling and trainer roles should be aware of the psychological issues faced by infertile individuals and psychiatric counseling should become a part of the diagnostic process for infertility treatment.

Cited by 34 publications

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Infertility Stigma Scale: A psychometric study in a Turkish sample

Infertility Stigma Scale: A psychometric study in a Turkish sample

Infertility policy analysis: a comparative study of selected lower middle- middle- and high-income countries

Psychiatric Aspects of Egyptian Women with Unexplained Infertility

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