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KMID : 0607720150260030179
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Journal of Korean Community Nursing
2015 Volume.26 No. 3 p.179 ~ p.189
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Factors Influencing the Depression Level of Couples Participating in the National Supporting Program for Infertile Couples
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Hwang Na-Mi
Jang In-Sun
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing depression of participants in the National Supporting Program for Infertile Couples (NSPI) who received a treatment of IVF (in vitro fertilization) or IUI (intra-uterine insemination).
Methods: Using the 2013 NSPI Satisfaction On-line Survey data, secondary data analyses were conducted on 830 cases of IVF and 706 cases of IUI. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test, x2 test, and logistic regression were performed using SPSS/WIN 21.0.
Results: Logistic regression analysis showed that non-pregnancy status (OR=3.05), unexplained infertility (OR=4.29), relationship trouble with spouse (OR=3.57), and relationship trouble with the in-law family (OR=2.78) were significant factors predicting the depression level in the IUI treatment group. Non-pregnancy status (OR=5.28), childlessness (OR=1.92), financial support helpful hardly or not at all (OR=2.63), relationship trouble with spouse (OR=3.28), relationship trouble with the in-law family (OR=2.83), and unemployment (OR=1.60) were significant factors in the IVF treatment group.
Conclusion: To reduce infertile women’s depression, adequate attention and care need to be paid to these psychological symptoms. It is suggested to develop counseling and couple-therapy along with methods to enhance social support (including that from the in-law’s family).
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KEYWORD
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Infertility, Depression, Insemination, In vitro fertilization
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