Anxiety and Depression among Infertile Women: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Background of the study: Infertility is a global health issue, and it is estimated that around 48 million couples and 186 million individuals are affected worldwide [1]. Infertility has an impact on women’s overall wellbeing including their mental, emotional, sexual, and spiritual health, and anxiety and depression is prevalent in this women [2]. Women are the pioneers of nation. Indian culture attaches great importance to women, comprising half of world’s population. According to a report of secretary general of United Nations, women constitute 50% of human resources, the greatest human resource next only to man having great potentiality [3]. Women are the key to sustainable development and quality of life in the family. The varieties of role the women assume in the family are those of wife, leader, administrator, manager of family income and last but not the least important the mother [4]. Material and methods: The research approach adopted for this study was quantitative research approach and the design used was descriptive research design. The convenience sampling technique was used to select 60 subjects. The tool used for data collection was and Generalized anxiety scale and Depression scale. Paper pencil technique was used for data collection and data obtained were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Majority of infertile women (63.3%) were belong to 25-35 years of age , (32%) were belongs to >35 years of age , (5%) were belong to < 25 years of age , Majority of infertile women (60%) were belongs to Hindu religion ,(38.3%) were Muslim ,(2%) were Christian , Majority of infertile women (52%) were belongs to up to 10th educational status , (40%) were uneducated,( 8.3%) were PUC or Higher studies or Diploma, Majority of infertile women (35%) were belongs to Agriculture , (27%) were housewife ,(27%) were Cooley, (11.6%) were Employed, Majority of infertile women (43%) were with income 9000-12000, (27%) were belongs to 6000-...