The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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The Study of Infertility Stress of Female Participating in Korean Medicine Pilot Program for Subfertility

난임한방진료시범사업에 참가한 여성의 스트레스 양상에 대한 연구

  • Ahn, In-Suk (Dept. of OB & GY, Dong-Eui Medical Center) ;
  • Kim, Dong-Il (Dept. of OB & GY, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Guk University)
  • 안인숙 (동의의료원 한방부인과) ;
  • 김동일 (동국대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과교실)
  • Received : 2017.01.30
  • Accepted : 2017.02.14
  • Published : 2017.02.24
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to elucidate infertility women's experience in psychological stress and to suggest effective infertility stress management methods. Methods: Twenty five infertility women who participate in Korean Medicine Pilot Project for Infertility completed questionnaires and Infertility Stress Scale, also, we have interviewed. Results: The Mean degree of stress of the infertile women was 2.24 point with Infertility Stress Scale. In focused interview, the infertility stress was considered to be within the aspects of intra and interpersonal. In regards to intrapersonal aspect, infertility women described the grief with lowered self-esteem and anxiety with obsession for fertility. As for the interpersonal aspect, infertility women were distressed by the relationship with spouse and in-laws, as well as friend and the public. Conclusions: Doctors in infertility clinic need to consider infertility stress of their patients and conduct effective intervention.

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