Research Article
Predictors of Quality of Life in Infertile Women: Comparison between UK and Nigerian Women
Author(s): Adanna Achinanya*, Robert Akparibo, Michael Aziken, Vidya Tamhankar and Dilly Anumba
Background: Predictors of Quality Of Life (QOL) vary in different infertile populations. Identifying factors that promote or worsen the quality of life in different regions and populations is thus essential to inform interventions designed to improve the quality of life for infertile women. This study examined the QOL of infertile women accessing Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART) in two contrasting countries: the UK and Nigeria. The study also sought to identify predictors of the quality of life of these women.
Methods: Quality of life was measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire in 116 infertile women (UK=64, Nigeria=52) accessing ART. The socio-demographic details of the women were collected using a structured questionnaire. Predictors of QOL were evaluated using multiple regression analy.. Read More»
DOI:
10.15651/2465-7557.10.2.218