Re-examining psychometric properties of fertility problem inventory: A clinic-based study from India

Patel, Ansha; Nair, Binu Valsalakumari Sreekumaran; Das, Sumit; Kumar, Pratap; Sharma, Podila Satya Venkata Narasimha

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“…Of these, nine reported the mean (pooled mean ± s.d. : 4.2±2.4 years), 21 24 26 27 36 39 41 42 43 two reported the range (1–10 years 29 and 0–12 years 40 ), and one reported the median duration of infertility (3 years and 1 month 22 ). The percentage of men diagnosed with male factor infertility ranged from 6.3% to 52.7%.…”

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“…The included studies reported on seven different aspects of psychological distress: depression ( n = 9), 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 anxiety ( n = 7), 21 22 24 25 26 27 30 self-esteem ( n = 5), 21 24 31 32 33 quality of life or aspects of quality of life such as marital or sexual relationship ( n = 11), 22 24 27 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 fertility-related stress ( n = 4), 22 31 40 41 general psychological distress or well-being ( n = 7), 29 30 31 37 41 42 43 and psychiatric conditions ( n = 2). 21 43 …”

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“…The studies were conducted in 14 different countries: three in Iran, 27 30 42 two each in Denmark, 28 41 Italy, 23 29 Poland, 25 34 39 43 Tunisia, 21 35 and China, 26 33 and one each in Canada, 24 India, 40 Ireland, 31 Japan, 22 Pakistan, 32 Sweden, 37 Turkey, 36 and the USA. 38 Some studies have multiple publications.…”

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“… 21 are also based on the same study; however, as they are not cross-referenced and contain different methodological information, they have been reported here as separate studies. Eight publications were based on a case/control design ( Table 1 ), 21 24 25 30 32 34 35 42 ten employed a cross-sectional design, 22 23 27 29 31 33 36 37 38 40 four were longitudinal, 26 39 41 43 and one was based on a data linkage study 28 ( Table 2 ). Except for the data linkage study, all used self-report questionnaires to obtain data.…”

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“…Four of the cohort studies assessed infertility-related stress. 22 31 40 41 Results varied depending on the assessment method used. Patel et al .…”

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Psychological consequences of a diagnosis of infertility in men: a systematic analysis

Biggs,

Halliday,

Hammarberg

2023

Asian Journal of Andrology

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Almost half of infertility cases involve male infertility. Understanding the consequence of a diagnosis of male infertility, as a sole or partial contributor to the couples’ infertility, to the mental health of men is required to ensure clinical care meets their psychological needs. The aim of this systematic analysis was to synthesize the evidence regarding whether men diagnosed with male factor infertility experience greater psychological distress than (1) men described as fertile and (2) men in couples with other infertility diagnoses. Online databases were searched using a combination of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) headings and keywords relating to male infertility and psychological distress. The search yielded 1016 unique publications, of which 23 were included: 8 case–control, 14 prospective cohort, and 1 data linkage studies. Seven aspects of psychological distress were identified depression, anxiety, self-esteem, quality of life, fertility-related stress, general psychological stress or well-being, and psychiatric conditions. Case–control studies reported that men with male factor infertility have more symptoms of depression, anxiety and general psychological distress, worse quality of some aspects of life, and lower self-esteem than controls. When men with male factor infertility were compared to men in couples with other causes of infertility, there were few differences in the assessed aspects of psychological distress. Despite methodological limitations within the studies, this systematic analysis suggests that the experience of infertility, irrespective of its cause, negatively affects men’s mental health and demonstrates the need for assisted reproduction technology (ART) providers to consider men undergoing assisted reproduction as individuals with their own unique support needs.

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“…Four of the cohort studies assessed infertility-related stress. 22 31 40 41 Results varied depending on the assessment method used. Patel et al .…”

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Psychological consequences of a diagnosis of infertility in men: a systematic analysis

Biggs,

Halliday,

Hammarberg

2023

Asian Journal of Andrology

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Impact of primary care posttraumatic stress disorder (PC-PTSD) on fertility problem of Iranian women with infertility during the COVID-19 pandemic

Faramarzi,

Shafierizi,

Pasha

et al. 2024

BMC Women's Health

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Background Infertility continued to be a major stressor among women with infertility during COVID-19pandemic. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of primary care posttraumatic stress disorder (PC-PTSD) on fertility problem of Iranian women with infertility during COVID-19 pandemic. Method In this cross-sectional study, 386 women with infertility completed the questionnaires of PC-PTSD-5 and Fertility Problem Inventory (FPI) at an infertility center between 2020 and 2022. Results The mean of fertility problems was 145.20 (± 32.31). In terms of FPI subscales, the means were as follows: Sexual concern 21.80 (± 7.58), social concern 26.53 (± 8.94), relationship concern 26.02 (± 9.18), need for parenthood concern 40.88 (± 8.98), and rejection of childfree lifestyle 29.96 (± 7.69). The highest mean of FPI subscales was related to the need for parenthood concern in women with infertility. The strongest correlation was found between the subscales of sexual concern and social concern followed by sexual concern and relationship concern. The variables of PC-PTSD were a predictor of fertility problems (β = 0.203, P < .0001). Additionally, the variables of PC-PTSDwere a predictor of sexual concern (β = 0.248, P < .0001), social concern (β = 0.237, P < .0001), relationship concern (β = 0.143, P < .020), and need for parenthood concern (β = 0.101, P < .010). After adjusting for demographic characteristics, there was a significant relationship between FPI with job (β=-0.118, P < .031), education (β=-0.130, P < .023), living place (β = 0.115, P < .035), smoking (β = 0.113, P < .036), relationship with husband (β = 0.118, P < .027), and PC-PTSD symptom (β = 0.158, P < .0001). In addition, the multivariate linear regression showed a significant association between sexual concern and education (β=-0.152, P < .008), smoking (β = 0.129, P < .018), PC-PTSD symptom (β = 0.207, P < .0001); social concern and job (β=-0.119, P < .033), PC-PTSD symptom (β = 0.205, P < .0001); relationship concern and education (β=-0.121, P < .033), living place (β = 0.183, P < .001), relationship with husband (β = 0.219, P < .0001); and rejection of childfree lifestyle and job (β=-0.154, P < .007). Conclusion Systematic PTSD screening during COVID-19 pandemic by healthcare providers can be uniquely used to identify, evaluate, and treat trauma-related health conditions in infertility settings, which can link women with infertility to mental health services. This can be novel and useful for future policymakers and practitioners in the infertility field.

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Sexual Functioning and Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review

Feier,

Paunescu,

Faur

et al. 2024

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This systematic review investigates the intersection of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), sexual functioning, and associated quality of life (QoL), aiming to understand the comprehensive impact of EOCRC on these critical dimensions. Through an extensive search across PubMed, Scopus, and Embase up until November 2023, this study synthesized evidence from the literature while adhering to PRISMA guidelines. The studies included EOCRC patients under 50 years, which examined sexual functioning and QoL using validated instruments, and were published in English. After a rigorous screening process, five relevant studies were identified from an initial pool of 2184 articles. This review includes data from five studies involving 2031 EOCRC patients. The key findings revealed a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction, with up to 50% of men experiencing impotence and 58% reporting sexual dysfunction, alongside 36% of women in some studies. Pain was described by 12% to 31% of patients. Anxiety and depression were notably prevalent, affecting up to 69% of participants. EOCRC profoundly impacts sexual functioning and QoL, with a significant prevalence of sexual dysfunction and psychological distress among affected individuals. These findings suggest the need for oncological management strategies that include not only medical treatment but also psychological support and sexual health interventions. This systematic review emphasizes the importance of holistic patient care approaches, advocating for further research and clinical attention to address the complex needs of younger EOCRC patients.

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Re-examining psychometric properties of fertility problem inventory: A clinic-based study from India

Cited by 5 publications

References 24 publications

Psychological consequences of a diagnosis of infertility in men: a systematic analysis

Psychological consequences of a diagnosis of infertility in men: a systematic analysis

Impact of primary care posttraumatic stress disorder (PC-PTSD) on fertility problem of Iranian women with infertility during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sexual Functioning and Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review

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