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
- Author:
Ong-Jao Ednalyn T.
;
Oblepias Enrico Gil C.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Human;
Female;
Adult;
INFERTILITY;
INFERTILITY, FEMALE
- From:
Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
2011;8(2):37-40
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
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.
