Anxiety and Depression among Couples Attending The Infertility Clinic Center in AL-Hilla

Abstract

Objective: A descriptive study utilizing a study approach was carried out to assess the level of anxiety and depression for infertile couples in AL-Hilla city, Babylon Governorate- Iraq.

Methodology: A purposive (non-probability) sample of (50) infertile couple ((50) infertile wives and the other (50) infertile husbands) was selected from the center of infertility in Babylon Governorate. The data had been carried out in February 17th 2015 to March 22nd 2015. Data were collected through the use of the questionnaire, the application of the interview technique, and review of the infertile couples' records. Data were analyzed through application of descriptive statistics analysis which include; frequency, percentage, mean and the inferential data analysis approach (Pearson correlation coefficient, standard deviation, Chi-square and t-test).

Results: The results of the study indicated that a significant differences between males and females with level of anxiety.

Conclusion: The study concluded that is a high significant relationship between anxiety and depression.

Recommendation: The study recommended that a competent counselor nurse to assist the infertile couples during attending the center and follow them by home visiting to found any solution for their psychosocial problems. Raising awareness among gynecologists about the prevalence of psychiatric and personality disorder among infertile couples and their psychiatrists for proper management.