The relationship between coping and depression in men and women referred for in vitro fertilization

Brennan D Peterson; Christopher R Newton; Karen H Rosen; Gary E Skaggs

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.09.020

The relationship between coping and depression in men and women referred for in vitro fertilization

Fertil Steril. 2006 Mar;85(3):802-4. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.09.020.

Authors

Brennan D Peterson¹, Christopher R Newton, Karen H Rosen, Gary E Skaggs

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Chapman University, Orange, California 92866, USA. bpeterson@chapman.edu

PMID: 16500370
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.09.020

Abstract

This study examined coping with infertility and how coping is related to depression for men and women. Results showed that both men and women who engage in a disproportionate degree of escape/avoidance behavior and acceptance of responsibility for infertility were more vulnerable to symptoms of depression.

MeSH terms

Adaptation, Psychological*
Adult
Avoidance Learning
Behavior
Depression / diagnosis
Depression / etiology*
Depression / psychology
Escape Reaction
Female
Fertilization in Vitro*
Humans
Infertility / psychology*
Infertility / therapy*
Male
Problem Solving
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Referral and Consultation*
Severity of Illness Index
Social Responsibility
Social Support
Surveys and Questionnaires