Psychological distress as predictor of quality of life in men experiencing infertility: a cross-sectional survey

Psychological distress as predictor of quality of life in men experiencing infertility: a cross-sectional survey

Infertility is associated with impairment in human life. The quality of life (QOL) construct allows measuring the impact of health conditions in a broader way. The study aimed to explore the impact of the psychological distress on QOL's dimensions in men experiencing infertility. 162 men were c...

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Published in:Reproductive health Vol. 7; no. 1; p. 3
Main Authors: Chachamovich, Juliana Lr, Chachamovich, Eduardo, Ezer, Hélène, Cordova, Fernanda P, Fleck, Marcelo Mp, Knauth, Daniela R, Passos, Eduardo P
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 09-05-2010
BioMed Central
BMC
Subjects:
Anxiety
Health aspects
Health surveys
Hospitals
Infertility
Men
Mens health
Mental health
Methods
Observational studies
Psychological aspects
Quality of life
Reproductive health
Statistical analysis
Studies
Surveys
Womens health
Brazil
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Summary:Infertility is associated with impairment in human life. The quality of life (QOL) construct allows measuring the impact of health conditions in a broader way. The study aimed to explore the impact of the psychological distress on QOL's dimensions in men experiencing infertility. 162 men were completed a socio-demographic form, SF-36, WHOQOL-BREF, Beck Anxiety Inventory and Beck Depression Inventory. Hierarchical regressions included demographic and clinic variables, and subsequently depression and anxiety were added. Model 1 was not accurate in predicting QOL. R2 values ranged from 0.029 (Social Functioning) to 0.149 (Mental Health). Eight domains were not associated with any of the predictors. In the second model, a R2increase was observed in all domains. R2 of QOL scores ranged from .209 (Role Physical) to .406 (Social Functioning). The intensity of the depression was a significant predictor for all outcomes. The load of depression was higher than the ones of the socio-demographic and clinical variables. Anxiety levels have also presented the same effect, but with less intensity. Subthreshold depression and anxiety were major predictors of QOL in men experiencing infertility. Health professionals need to include assessment of psychological symptomatology to plan more efficient interventions to infertile patients.
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ISSN:1742-4755
1742-4755
DOI:10.1186/1742-4755-7-3