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A STUDY ON ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS, KNOWLEDGE AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG INDIAN INFERTILITY WOMEN AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Dr. Talari Sampurna*, Dr. Poolathota Venkateswari, Dr. N. Gousia Banu Dr. S. Sumaya Parveen, Dr. G. Satheesh, Dr. P. Rohini

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The failure to conceive spontaneously following a year of consistent, unprotected sexual activity is
known as infertility. Numerous factors, including the length of sexual relations, frequency of coitus, and age of the
couple, influence the likelihood of conception. Both male and female variables and weaknesses may be to blame
for this. Methods and Material: The Present study was cross sectional study conducted in Sai mega hospital,
Kurnool. This study was conducted on 112 patients. Knowledge assessment questionnaires among infertility
women and their level of education was assessed by using fertility awarenessquestionnaire. Life satisfaction was
assessed by using SWLS scale, depression and anxiety were measured among infertility women by using HADS
scale. Results: In this study, Overall 112 infertility women, most of the patients from age group of 26 – 30 yrs
(44.6%). Most important risk factor for infertility in female was PCOD (18.75%). Most of the infertility women
have less knowledge regarding risk factior for infertility. Most of the women are satisfied 37 (33.0%) with their life
and some women are slightly satisfied 30 (26.7%) with their life. Most of the infertility women were having
anxiety and depression. Conclusion: From the above study, we concluded that most of the women are suffering
from primary infertility at the age from 26 – 30 yrs. And the major risk factor for infertility in female was PCOD
and risk factor for infertility in male was asthenospermia.

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