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KMID : 0644120170300010056
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2017 Volume.30 No. 1 p.56 ~ p.67
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The Study of Infertility Stress of Female Participating in Korean Medicine Pilot Program for Subfertility
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Ahn In-Suk
Kim Dong-Il
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to elucidate infertility women's experience in psychological stress and to suggest effective infertility stress management methods.
Methods: Twenty five infertility women who participate in Korean Medicine Pilot Project for Infertility completed questionnaires and Infertility Stress Scale, also, we have interviewed.
Results: The Mean degree of stress of the infertile women was 2.24 point with Infertility Stress Scale. In focused interview, the infertility stress was considered to be within the aspects of intra and interpersonal. In regards to intrapersonal aspect, infertility women described the grief with lowered self-esteem and anxiety with obsession for fertility. As for the interpersonal aspect, infertility women were distressed by the relationship with spouse and in-laws, as well as friend and the public.
Conclusions: Doctors in infertility clinic need to consider infertility stress of their patients and conduct effective intervention.
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KEYWORD
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Female Infertility , Stress , Korean Medicine Treatment
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