The quality of life and satisfaction with life of women who are childless by choice

Bień, Agnieszka; Rzońca, Ewa; Iwanowicz-Palus, Grażyna; Lecyk, Urszula; Bojar, Iwona

doi:10.5604/12321966.1235181

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“…Harris et al (2016) demonstrated that SwL in young Iranian women was determined by their income, living conditions, age, marital status, ethnicity, education, and religious attitudes [ 12 ]. Bień et al (2017) studied women who were childless by choice, and demonstrated that their SwL was determined by such socio-demographic factors as age, residence, education, marital status, and financial standing [ 43 ]. Socio-economic standing, which comprises income, education, and living conditions, is a significant determinant of SwL, as reported in SwL studies by Abbott & Sapsford (2006) in Russians and Ukrainians, Jan & Masood (2008) in women, Harris et al (2016) in young Iranian women, and Bień et al (2017) in women who decided to remain childless [ 12 , 40 , 43 , 44 ].…”

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Determinants of Quality of Life and Satisfaction with Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Bień

Wdowiak

et al. 2018

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The purpose of the study was to assess the quality of life (QoL) and satisfaction with life (SwL) of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in comparison with those of healthy controls, and to identify and analyze factors determining QoL and SwL in women with PCOS. The cross-sectional study was performed between January and November 2016 in 504 women using health care services in Poland. The study group comprised women with PCOS, the control group women without PCOS. The study used a diagnostic survey with questionnaires. Research instruments included the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire, the satisfaction with life scale (SWLS), and a standardized interview questionnaire comprising questions on the participants’ characteristics. Women with PCOS have lower QoL and SwL than healthy controls (p < 0.05). Factors affecting QoL in PCOS patients included socio-economic standing, time from PCOS diagnosis, BMI, age, and professional activity (p < 0.05). Factors affecting SwL in PCOS patients included socio-economic standing, having children, BMI, and time from PCOS diagnosis (p < 0.05). The higher the PCOS patients’ QoL, the higher their SwL (p < 0.05). Further studies are required, focusing both on PCOS and its etiology, and on its impact on the women diagnosed with the disease.

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Determinants of Quality of Life and Satisfaction with Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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“…In our study, infertile women had higher quality of life scores than women who had children. This may be surprising at standing predicted better quality of life 23 . In a study performed in American population, it was found that childless individuals earned more and accumulated more wealth than those who had children 24 .…”

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Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Infertile Women and Its Effects on Quality of Life and Sleep

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2021

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Infertility is a very common problem which may have social, cultural, and economical consequences. Fibromyalgia also frequently affects women of reproductive age. Both conditions impair quality of life and adversely influence sleep quality, as well. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between female infertility and fibromyalgia as well as their effects on quality of life, sleep quality, and several reproductive hormones. This study included 52 infertile women and 38 women who attended to the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic for family planning purposes. The diagnosis of fibromyalgia was made as per American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. Study participants were asked to complete Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ). The frequency of fibromyalgia was not significantly different between the groups. Infertile women in this study were younger, had significantly lower educational status, and less likely to be employed compared with the control group. Among the SF-36 subscales physical functioning, role physical, vitality, mental health, social functioning, and bodily pain scores were lower in the control group than the infertile group. PSQI total score was not different between the groups. Although infertility is known to be stressful, the burden of caring for small children is also high for mothers which should be taken into consideration while evaluating the effects of infertility, and motherhood on quality of life and sleep quality of women at childbearing age.

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“…Another study [22], identified BMI, time from diagnosis, having children and socio-economic status as determinants of satisfaction with life. Bień et al [23] found satisfaction with life among childless women to be affected by age,place of residence, education, marital status and financial standing. The present findings are consistent with the above, as satisfaction with life among women of reproductive age was associated with their age, education, and marital status.…”

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Female sexuality at reproductive age as an indicator of satisfaction with life – descriptive cross-sectional survey

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Rzońca²,

Chruściel³

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Introduction. Life satisfaction is the result of valuing one's own life, and it is higher when the individual situation is closer to the general norm. It is characterized by dynamic and subjectivity and the way it is perceived is regulated by internal and external factors. Life satisfaction can be described in subjective and objective categories, by various indicators. Objective. The aim of the study was to evaluate the determinants of satisfaction with life in selected aspects among women of reproductive age. Materials and method. The study was conducted on 280 women, selected according to the following criteria: age range 18-45, at least one sexual intercourse per month, lack of chronic diseases or cancer, and consent to participate in the research. The research instruments used were: Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (SSQ), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Results. Life satisfaction increased with age (p<0.0001), higher life satisfaction was reported by women with higher education (p<0.001), married, (p<0.01), talked with their partner about their sexual expectations (p=0.03) and did not want to change anything in their sexual life (p<0.001). Analysis revealed a positive correlation between life satisfaction and sexual satisfaction (p < 0.0001). Conclusions. Higher level of sexual satisfaction and sexual health is related to better satisfaction with life. Factors affecting sexual satisfaction include residence, having children, discussing one's sexual expectations with their partner, feeling no need to change one's sex life, and frequency of sexual activity.

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The quality of life and satisfaction with life of women who are childless by choice

Cited by 9 publications

References 15 publications

Determinants of Quality of Life and Satisfaction with Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Determinants of Quality of Life and Satisfaction with Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Infertile Women and Its Effects on Quality of Life and Sleep

Female sexuality at reproductive age as an indicator of satisfaction with life – descriptive cross-sectional survey

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