Cyberchondria and Stress in Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment
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Простыми словами
Автоматическая сводка по структурированным данным реестра. Она помогает сориентироваться, но не заменяет официальный протокол или оценку врача.
- Что изучают
- Это наблюдательное исследование: исследуемое лечение участникам по протоколу не назначают.
- Кому может быть актуально
- Состояния в реестре: Cyberchondria, Stress, Infertility. Базовые параметры: 18 лет — 45 лет · Женщины.
- Что важно проверить
- Возраст, диагноз и пол — только базовые ориентиры. Предыдущее лечение, анализы и другие обязательные условия указаны ниже в критериях участия.
- Где проводится
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Следующий шаг
- Сохраните исследование, покажите его лечащему врачу и уточните актуальный статус у исследовательского центра. Расходы, документы и поездка →
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Официальное название
Virtual Knowledge, Real Stress: The Role of Cyberchondria Severity in Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment
Обзор
This study examines how searching for health information on the internet may affect stress and emotional well-being in women undergoing infertility treatment. Infertility is a common condition that impacts about 48 million couples worldwide and can cause not only physical challenges but also significant emotional strain, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Many women turn to the internet to seek answers about their condition and treatment. While online information can be helpful, it is not always accurate or consistent, which can increase worry and confusion. This repeated and sometimes excessive searching for health information, known as "cyberchondria," has been linked in previous research to increased stress and anxiety. This study will assess women's online information-seeking patterns, infertility-related stress, and overall emotional and social well-being, aiming to better understand the role of cyberchondria in the infertility treatment process. The results may help healthcare professionals offer more targeted support and guidance to women facing these challenges.
Первичные конечные точки
- Introductory Information Form [Срок оценки: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)]
- Screening Tool on Distress in Fertility Treatment (SCREEN-IVF) [Срок оценки: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)]
- Infertility Stress Scale [Срок оценки: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)]
- Short Form of the Cyberchondria Severity Scale [Срок оценки: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)]
Критерии участия
Критерии включения
- Women undergoing infertility treatment and those who have experienced various treatment methods (IUI, IVF, ICSI).
- Women willing to participate in the study.
- Women who understand and speak Turkish.
Критерии исключения
- Women with psychological disorders (e.g., clinical depression, anxiety disorders).
- Women not undergoing infertility treatment.
Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.
Здоровые добровольцы: Нет
Дизайн исследования
- Модель наблюдения
- Другое
Центры проведения
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 центр
- Acıbadem University — Istanbul
Публикации
- Boivin J, Takefman J, Braverman A. The fertility quality of life (FertiQoL) tool: development and general psychometric properties. Hum Reprod. 2011 Aug;26(8):2084-91. doi: 10.1093/humrep/der171. Epub 2011 Jun 10. PMID 21665875
- Brochu F, Robins S, Miner SA, Grunberg PH, Chan P, Lo K, Holzer HEG, Mahutte N, Ouhilal S, Tulandi T, Zelkowitz P. Searching the Internet for Infertility Information: A Survey of Patient Needs and Preferences. J Med Internet Res. 2019 Dec 12;21(12):e15132. doi: 10.2196/15132. PMID 31829963
- Buran, G., Toptaş Acar, B. The effect of social and emotional capacities on coping strategies and stress in infertile individuals. Curr Psychol 43, 29984-29994 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-06504-5
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- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). (2021, August). Factsheet on infertility - prevalence, treatment and fertility decline in Europe.
- Irmak Vural P, Korpe G, Aslan E. Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of Screening Tool on Distress in Fertility Treatment (SCREENIVF). Psychiatr Danub. 2021 Dec;33(Suppl 13):278-287. PMID 35150496
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- Verhaak CM, Lintsen AM, Evers AW, Braat DD. Who is at risk of emotional problems and how do you know? Screening of women going for IVF treatment. Hum Reprod. 2010 May;25(5):1234-40. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deq054. Epub 2010 Mar 13. PMID 20228392
Идентификаторы
NCT: NCT07126769 · 2025-07/272