Observational studyJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2022
Changes in sexual behaviour, anxiety symptoms, and quality of couple relationship of patients with infertility during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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- Chain mediation of rumination and negative coping styles in the relationship between fertility stress and psychological distress among Chinese infertile women: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Vitamin D deficiency in a subfertility population and the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025Article
- Comparison of sexual function in fertile and infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross-sectional study.International journal of reproductive biomedicine · 2025Article
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- The impact of COVID-19 on the mental and sexual health of patients with infertility: a prospective before-and-after study.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2024Article
- Early coronavirus disease 2019 restrictive measures and changes in maternal characteristics, use of assisted reproductive technology, and stillbirth.Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology · 2023Article
- Stressors, Psychological States, and Relationship Quality among East Malaysian Adults with Partners Amid the COVID-19 Lockdown.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Is There a Direct Link between Sexual Satisfaction and Restrictions during the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to explore the perceived changes in sexual behaviour during COVID-19 lockdown, anxiety symptoms, and couple relationship of patients with infertility.
methodsWe performed an observational cross-sectional study between 20 November 2020 and 15 January 2021. We used stratified analysis of different stress levels and Quality of Marriage Index (QMI) scores to compare the perceived changes in sexual behaviour, anxiety symptoms, and couple relationship. The logistic regression model was performed to assess factors correlated with couples' relationship quality during the lockdown. Furthermore, we performed pathway analyses to assess whether the changes in sexual behaviour, stress level, or psychological anxiety during the lockdown could predict the quality of couple relationship.
resultsA total of 940 patients with infertility were included in this study. When we conducted a stratified analysis of the participants, significant differences were found between the changes in their sexual behaviour, stress levels, and couple relationship quality. The logistic regression model showed that sex, anxiety symptoms, decreased sexual satisfaction, sexual activity frequency, and income levels were closely related to couple relationship quality. Pathway analyses indicated that changes in their sexual behaviour, anxiety symptoms, and stress levels could all predict the quality of couple relationship.
conclusionsThe perceived changes in sexual behaviour with different stress levels and couple relationship quality showed significant differences. Analysing the related factors that affect the quality of couple relationship, especially in times of crisis, is of great significance as this information can contribute to the improvement of treatment for patients with infertility.
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