Validation of the Filipino translation of the fertility problem inventory as a measure of infertility problem inventory as a measure of infertility related stress among female infertile patients at a tertiary hospital

ABSTRACT

Objective: To validate the Filipino Translation of the Fertility Problem Inventory as a measure of infertility-related stress among female infertile patients. Design: Cross-sectional study Setting: Tertiary referral center Study Population Female infertility patients aged 21-40 years, with at least one year of attempting to achieve pregnancy. Outcome Measures: Patients' infertility-related stress was assessed by written questionnaire using the Filipino translation of the Fertility Problem Inventory. Results: Global stress scores were identical across all ages and educational level attained. increasing number of years trying to conceive has no impact on the global stress scores. Conclusion: The Filipino translation of the Fertility Problem Inventory provides a valid measure of infertility-related stress.