Determination of Infertile Couples; Fear of COVID-19 and their Continuation with Treatment

Authors : Tuba Güner Emül, Çiler Dönmez, Sanem Yaman

Pages : 22-29

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Publication Date : 2023-12-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic may cause fear and uncertainty in infertile couples during their treatment. To investigate infertile couples’ fear of COVID-19 and whether they continue with treatment. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted from February to April 2021 in 101 (101 women and 101 men) infertile couples receiving fertility treatment at the IVF Center Unit. Study data were collected using a questionnaire to determine the sociodemographic and infertility-related characteristics of the couples receiving infertility treatment and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale scores. The data were evaluated using descriptive statistics, a student\'s t-test to compare the means of two groups, and one-way ANOVA to compare the means of more than two groups. Results: The couples’ mean Fear of COVID-19 Scale score was 23.63±1.54. A significant difference in the mean Fear of COVID-19 Scale score was found regarding the infertility periods of the couples (p<0.005). Most of the couples wanted to continue with treatment during the pandemic. Conclusion: Fear of COVID-19 in infertile couples is at a moderate level.
Keywords : Korku, İnfertilite, Hemşire