QUALITY OF LIFE OF WOMEN WITH PRIMARY INFERTILITY -A PILOT STUDY

Abstract

Introduction and Background:

Infertility, a prevalent global health concern, impacts millions worldwide, with estimates ranging from 48 million couples to 186 million individuals affected. Beyond physical assistance, women facing infertility necessitate mental and emotional support to enhance both fertility prospects and overall well-being. This holistic approach aims to uplift mental health and elevate the quality of life for those grappling with infertility.

Methods: This randomized control trial was conducted among women with primary infertility aged between 21 and 45 years attending OPD at selected tertiary hospitals in Puducherry. The study aims to assess the quality of life before intervention among women and to determine the effect of intervention on the quality of life among women with primary infertility. Participants were assigned to 4 blocks, a total of 30 Samples, based on the inclusion criteria after obtaining informed consent, participants were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups within each block. On the first day for the experimental group, the researcher did direct counselling including the Coach method—aerobic exercise like walking, Jogging, Skipping, and cycling daily 30 minutes for 6 consecutive weeks. Data was analysed by Frequency & percentage, t-test.  Observation and follow-up were done through WhatsApp or phone calls.

Result:

            There was a statistically significant improvement in all aspects of quality of life ie, Emotional 10.326, (t=23.620 p=0.000), Mind & Body MD10.738,t=15.976 p=0.000*, Relational  MD 9.776,t=20.917,p=0.000*, Social  MD 3.960,t=9.025,p=0.000*,Treatment environment MD 2.776,t=4.404,p=0.001*, Treatment tolerability MD 4.185,t=13.208,p=0.000* after the intervention at p<0.05.

CONCLUSION:

            Quality of life was improved after the intervention including Aerobic exercises like walking and jogging to the experimental group of infertile women.