(090) Depression Among Infertile Women: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Abstract Introduction Infertility is a significant issue that affects many couples worldwide. Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders among infertile patients. Objective This study aims to determine the prevalence of depression and its determinant factors among infertile patients in the Andrology and Fertility Hospital of Hanoi based on the PHQ-9. Methods The study was conducted among 360 infertile patients who visited the Andrology and Fertility Hospital of Hanoi between August 2022 and January 2023. Depression was measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). The relationships between depression and demographic/fertility characteristics were explored using univariate and multiple logistic regression with an odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Results The mean total PHQ-9 score was 4.47 (SD = 4.14). Using a cut-off value of 10, the prevalence of depression was 11.7%. Depression was significantly associated with being age over 35 years old (OR = 2.24, 95% CI =1.05 – 4.76), having an income per month of less than 10 million VND (OR=2.01; 95%CI (1.01 – 4.72), husbands feeling pressured to have children (OR = 2.26, 95%CI = 1.08 – 4.72), feeling uncomfortable when others find out about infertility (OR=2.78, 95%CI = 1.36 – 5.67), not receiving support from the workplace (OR=2.55, 95%CI = 1.25 – 5.20) and believing they can be happy without children (OR=4.41, 95%CI = 1.37 – 14.18). Conclusions The high prevalence of depression among infertile patients in this study highlights the need for healthcare providers to screen and provide psychological support to this population. The finding that female aged above 35, low income, with husbands pressuring them to have kids, feeling uncomfortable when others know about their infertility, and lacking support from their workplace was found to be significant risk factors for depression are significant determinants of depression among infertile patients suggests that interventions should be targeted toward these groups. Disclosure No.