This study investigated the associations among exposure to violence, emotional stability, and psychological symptoms. The moderating role of emotional stability in the relationship between exposure to violence and anxiety and depression was examined in a sample of 482 high school students in Hong Kong. Results showed that both witnessing violence and low levels of emotional stability were posit...

background: research supports that in vitro fertilization causes anxiety and that anxiety can continue into the resulting pregnancy. most women who have ivf will have a less invasive treatment for infertility prior to ivf; however, it is unclear if specific less invasive treatment cycles impact anxiety that is experienced in the pregnancy resulting from ivf. methods: a prospective study was con...

BACKGROUND The psychological functioning of living donor (LD) and deceased donor (DD) recipients are important factors for emotional adjustment to transplantation. This study investigated differences in medical, sociodemographic and emotional factors between these two groups. METHODS A total of 241 kidney transplant recipients (68 LD, 173 DD) completed questionnaires on emotional and behaviou...

OBJECTIVES To establish the relation between recurrent peer victimisation and onset of self reported symptoms of anxiety or depression in the early teen years. DESIGN Cohort study over two years. SETTING Secondary schools in Victoria, Australia. PARTICIPANTS 2680 students surveyed twice in year 8 (aged 13 years) and once in year 9. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Self reported symptoms of anxiety...

In vitro fertilization is one of the newest approaches to infertility. Opportunities for nurses in IVF involve teaching couples about physiology, providing technical assistance and care, and counseling about the medical and emotional aspects of the program. Many times the nurse serves as the primary support person for couples and as their advocate with other team members.

Previous studies have shown that the experience of infertility is linked with psychological responses such as depression, anxiety, guilt, social isolation, and decreased self-esteem in both men and women. The prevalence of depression among infertile women ranges from 8% to 54%. Treating gynecologists and healthcare professionals seldom recognized the psychosocial distress in women undergoing fe...

BACKGROUND This study aimed at determining the psychiatric morbidity of women undergoing infertility treatments, before and after treatment as compared with control women. METHODS The number of women hospitalized because of psychiatric disorders was obtained from the Hospital Discharge Register (1969-2006) in a cohort of women who purchased drugs for in vitro fertilization, intra-cytoplasmic ...

Background: Couples unable to conceive and bear children could feel deep disappointment, often leading depression. Infertility is one of the main reasons couples are not able have children. Genetic counseling role in infertility ranges from explanation about possible genetic causes infertility, pregnancy planning, advice for treatment. Case Presentation: A couple with 16 years was referred clin...