Approaches to Investigate the Quality of Life Diagnosis and Management in Infertile Women in the Iranian Health System.

Abstract

Background: Infertility requires long term care and treatments which would influence different aspects of health, including emotional problems such as anger, depression, mental health and psychological issues, social isolation and withdrawal as well as low self-esteem. The present study was conducted to determine strategies for the diagnosis and management of infertile women's quality of life in the Iranian health system. Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 59 infertile women. It was a questionnaire-based study and all data analyses were done using SPSS version 22 statistical software. Results: The majority of gynecologists (88.14%) approved all three management strategies that were used for diagnosis and management of infertile women's quality of life. The first and third management strategy obtained the highest (86.44%) and lowest (3.39%) scores, respectively. There was a significant relationship between our management strategies and the scoring of gynecologists (P=0.010). Also, there was a significant relationship (P=0.001) between the order of our management strategies and gynecologists' prioritization. Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, it is expected that health officials and practitioners should be able to identify infertile women and even women at high risk of infertility and provide the necessary training and classes as well as individual and medical consultations.