Psychosocial wellbeing of infertile couples in Jordan.

BACKGROUND: The psychological and social impact of infertility on married couples alerted researchers in developing countries to consequences of infertility and the need to not underestimate the problem. AIM: To examine the psychosocial wellbeing of infertile couples in Jordan. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive correlational study design was used to collect data regarding depression, psychological distress, life satisfaction, coping, optimism and perceived social support from 248 infertile couples using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were collected from May to August 2016. RESULTS: One hundred and sixty-four (66%) of the infertile couples had moderate to severe depression. Infertile couples had a high level of psychological distress, low level of life satisfaction, and yet a high level of optimism that the infertility is temporary. Participants had moderate ability to cope, moderate to high level of perception of social support from family and others, and low from friends. There were significant differences in depression and optimism between men and women (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Jordanian infertile couples face several psychosocial problems that need psychological counselling.

Psychosocial wellbeing of infertile couples in Jordan

Background: The psychological and social impact of infertility on married couples alerted researchers in developing countries to consequences of infertility and the need to not underestimate the problem. Aim: To examine the psychosocial wellbeing of infertile couples in Jordan. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive correlational study design was used to collect data regarding depression, psychological distress, life satisfaction, coping, optimism and perceived social support from 248 infertile couples using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were collected from May to August 2016. Results: One hundred and sixty-four [66%] of the infertile couples had moderate to severe depression. Infertile couples had a high level of psychological distress, low level of life satisfaction, and yet a high level of optimism that the infertility is temporary. Participants had moderate ability to cope, moderate to high level of perception of social support from family and others, and low from friends. There were significant differences in depression and optimism between men and women [P < 0.05]. Conclusion: Jordanian infertile couples face several psychosocial problems that need psychological counselling

Contexte : La dimension psychologique et sociale de la stérilité pour les couples mariés a attiré l'attention des chercheurs dans les pays en développement sur les conséquences de ce problème ainsi que sur la nécessité de ne pas le sous-estimer. Objectif : Examiner le bien-être psychologique des couples stériles en Jordanie Méthodes : Une étude suivant un plan corrélationnel, descriptif et transversal a été menée afin de recueillir des données liées à la dépression, au désespoir psychologique, à la satisfaction dans la vie, à l'aptitude à faire face aux problèmes, à l'optimisme et à la sensation de bénéficier d'un soutien social. POur ce faire, un questionnaire auto-administré a été rempli par 248 couples stériles. Les données ont été recueillies entre mai et août 2016. Résultats : Cent soixante-quatre couples stériles [soit 66 %] souffraient de dépression allant d'un stade modéré à sévère. Les couples stériles affichaient un degré élevé de désespoir psychologique, un faible degré de satisfaction dans la vie, et pourtant un niveau élevé d'optimisme quant au caractère temporaire de cette stérilité. Les participants montraient une aptitude modérée à faire face aux problèmes, une perception du soutien social venant de la famille et autres proches allant de modérée à élevée, et faible venant de la part des amis. Des différences significatives entre les hommes et les femmes ont été observées pour ce qui concerne la dépression et l'optimisme [p < 0,05]. Conclusion : Les couples stériles jordaniens sont confrontés à différents problèmes de nature psychosociale et requièrent de fait une aide psychologique

الخلفية: لقد نبّه الأثر النفسي والاجتماعي للعقم على الأزواج، الباحثين في البلدان النامية، إلى آثار العقم وضرورة عدم الاستخفاف بالمشكلة.الهدف: دراسة السلامة النفسية للأزواج العُقماء في الأردن.طرق البحث: صمُمت دراسة مقطعية وصفية ارتباطية لجمع بيانات عن الاكتئاب والضيق النفسي والرضا عن الحياة والتكيُّف والتفاؤل والدعم. الاجتماعي المتصور من 248 زوجاً عقيماً باستخدام استبيان مدار ذاتياً. وجمعت البيانات في الفترة من مايو/أيار حتى أغسطس/آب 201666 % من الأزواج العقماء باكتئاب متوسط إلى حاد. فتبيّ أن الأزواج العقماء يعانون من مستوى مرتفع من النتائج: أظهرت النتائج إصابة 164الضيق النفسي وانخفاض مستوى الرضا عن الحياة وارتفاع مستوى التفاؤل. وأظهر المشاركون مستوى متوسطاً من القدرة على التكيُّف، ومستوىمتوسطاً إلى منخفضاً من تصور الدعم الاجتماعي من الأسرة والآخرين، ومستوى منخفضاً من تصور دعم الأصدقاء. وتبيّ وجود اختلافات كبيرة.)P< في مستوى الاكتئاب والتفاؤل بين الرجال والنساء ) 0.05الاستنتاج: يعاني الأزواج العُقماء في الأردن من عدة مشكلات نفسية تستلزم المشورة النفسية

Quality of life, depression, adherence to treatment and illness perception of patients on haemodialysis.

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between quality of life, depression, perception of seriousness of illness and adherence to treatment among Jordanian patients with end stage renal disease on maintenance haemodialysis. The study was carried out using a descriptive, correlation design. A convenience sample of 244 participants was recruited from four major dialysis units in Amman. A self-report questionnaire included demographic data, adherence to treatment and perception of seriousness of illness. Quality of Life Index and Beck Depression Inventory were used for data collection. There was a negative correlation between quality of life and depression (r = -0.05, P = 0.000). Depression was higher among women than men, whereas both gender had low quality of life scores. Higher quality of life has been associated with perceived seriousness of illness and more adherence to treatment regimen. This study provides preliminary evidence to develop culturally sensitive nursing strategies to asses and manage depression, enhance quality of life and adherence to treatment of patients on haemodialysis.