A preliminary study of the psychological differences in infertile couples and their relation to the coping styles

摘要: Abstract Background Studies from Western countries have observed that couples undergoing infertility treatment suffer various physical and psychological difficulties at a higher frequency than the comparable general population. These relate to challenges other psychosocial stressors, often influenced by coping style, personality factors available support systems. There is paucity of studies in non-Western populations. Objective The aim this pilot investigation was evaluate characteristics gender differences perceived reported infertile Malaysian couples. In particular, depression, anxiety stress, along with correlated styles, were examined between spouses. Methods Demographic information, including age, ethnicity duration causes infertility, collected participants treated within fertility clinic. Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) Coping Inventory for Stressful Situation (CISS) completed measure distress styles. Results stress-related significantly wives husbands (p  Conclusion study confirms that, as subjects, demonstrate vulnerability occurs more frequently among husbands. As anticipated, emotional style associated greater both genders.