Prediction of Mental Health based on Sexual Self-efficacy and Time Perspective in Infertile Women

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Psychology, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran

Abstract

Background: Infertility is associated with a lack of sexual self-efficacy and decreased self-confidence in sexual function.

 
Objectives: This study aimed to predict mental health based on sexual self-efficacy and time perspective in infertile women.

 
Methods: A descriptive-correlational study was performed on infertile Iranian women referred to centers and hospitals affiliated with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. A total of 300 people were selected by the convenience sampling method. The research tools included Time Perspective Inventory (1991), Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale (2000), and Mental Health Questionnaire (2012). Multiple regression was used to analyze the data by SPSS software (Version 22).

 
Results: The results indicated that mental health improved by increasing sexual self-efficacy, and dimensions of time perspective including the past positive, hedonistic present, and positive future (P < 0.001). However, mental health slightly decreased by increasing the dimensions of past time perspective negative and present judicial.

 
Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that sexual self-efficacy and perspective dimensions of time can predict mental health in infertile women.

 

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Razavi International Journal of Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 2
April 2022
Pages 77-81

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