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A Cross-Sectional Study of Mental Illnesses Among Infertile Women in Saudi Arabia.
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- Fertility Awareness and Parenthood Intentions Among Physicians in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Psychological Assessment of Infertile Females in Eastern Uttar Pradesh: A Cross-Sectional Evaluation.Cureus · 2025Article
- Prevalence of Antenatal Anxiety and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Jordan: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundInfertility is a global issue and carries significant mental health implications. Data on mental health among infertile women in Saudi Arabia are limited.
objectiveThis study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of depression, anxiety, and stress among infertile women in Saudi Arabia.
methodsThis analytical cross-sectional study included women of reproductive age visiting governmental hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The participants were asked to fill out a pre-structured questionnaire, which included the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) to assess their mental health status. Data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics, Version 29.0 (released 2023, IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). The three outcome variables derived from the DASS-21 were categorized into five distinct groups for descriptive purposes.
resultsIn this study, infertile women had significantly higher median scores for depression (18), anxiety (15), and stress (20) compared to fertile women who had median scores of 8, 8, and 10 for depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. The differences between these two groups were statistically significant (p-value < 0.001). Furthermore, employed infertile women reported higher median scores for depression (87), anxiety (84.5), and stress (84.5) compared to unemployed women. In addition, infertile women with a monthly income of 10,001-20,000 SAR had notably higher median scores for depression (89.56), anxiety (90.22), and stress (89.94) compared to other income groups. These differences were statistically significant (p-values < 0.05).
conclusionInfertility significantly contributes to mental health issues among women in Saudi Arabia. The findings highlight the need for targeted psychological interventions alongside infertility treatment to enhance the quality of life of these women.
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