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Psychological evaluation test for infertile couples.

José Gonçalves Franco1, Ricardo Luiz Razera Baruffi, Ana Lucia Mauri

  • 1Centro de Reprodução Humana-Fundação Maternidade Sinhá Junqueira, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. crh@crh.com.br

Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
|August 9, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study developed a psychological evaluation test (PET) to identify infertile couples needing support. Women scored higher on the PET, indicating they are more emotionally affected by infertility than men.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Infertility significantly impacts emotional well-being, causing anxiety, depression, and somatization.
  • Early identification of psychological distress in infertile couples is crucial for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a Psychological Evaluation Test (PET) for identifying infertile couples requiring psychological support.
  • To assess the emotional impact of infertility on couples and differentiate needs for psychological intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 251 infertile couples underwent the PET, a 15-question questionnaire assessing emotional reactions.
  • Responses were graded, generating a PET score (15-60); a score >30 indicated a need for specialized evaluation.

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  • Statistical analysis included Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney, and Fisher tests; reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha.

    • Main Results:

    • The mean PET score for women (27 ± 8) was significantly higher than for men (22 ± 7), indicating greater emotional impact.
    • The PET demonstrated high reliability, with Cronbach's alpha at 0.88 for both male and female questionnaires.
    • A PET score above 30 was established as the threshold for requiring specialized psychological support.

    Conclusions:

    • Women in infertile Brazilian couples are typically more emotionally affected by infertility than men.
    • The PET is a simple, effective tool for identifying individuals needing psychological support due to infertility.
    • The PET is integrated into routine clinical practice for counseling and guiding patients toward appropriate interventions.