Anxiety Disorders In Men With Infertility Problems

Abstract

The dissertation study examines the anxiety and stress levels of men with infertility problems. The main objective of the scientific work is to study the anxiety and stress levels in infertile men and other influencing factors. Chapter I presents the general views of researchers on anxiety and stress disorders. The terms anxiety and fear are explained psychologically and physiologically, as well as their symptoms, psychophysiological mechanisms, etiology and comorbidity with other medical and psychological disorders, and psychological treatment methods. The concept of infertility is also explained, the mechanisms of its formation, psychosomatics, types, treatment methods, and the relationship with other medical and psychological disorders and long-term consequences are noted. In addition, the concept of infertile men and their social difficulties, the impact of the psychosocial impact of infertility on life activities, family relationships and sexual activity are explained. Chapter II describes the organization, conduct and methods of the research, the questionnaires and scales used. Finally, Chapter III explains the statistical analysis of research data. Male patients with infertility problems are the object of the study, the subject of the study is to investigate the relationship between this disease and anxiety disorders in infertile men and other factors affecting this relationship. 50 men with infertility problems participated in the study and their age ranged from 26 to 50. According to the results of the study, statistically significant relationships were identified between anxiety disorders in men with infertility problems and demographic data (age, education level, financial status, duration of infertility, family support and pressure, etc.) and other social factors. 4 hypotheses were put forward in the research work. 1. The level of anxiety and stress in men with infertility problems is statistically significantly related to the level of social anxiety – accepted. 2. There is a statistically significant relationship between the level of anxiety and stress in men with infertility problems and the level of financial status – accepted. 3. There is a statistically significant relationship between the level of anxiety and stress in men with infertility problems and the level of education - rejected. 4. There is a statistically significant relationship between the stress related to infertility and family support and pressure - accepted. Parametric methods "Pearson" and "Sperman" correlation analysis and Two-Way ANOVA analysis and Tukey's test were used for the statistical analysis of the results obtained from the research methods. The statistical significance of the results was determined based on the p<0.05 level.