This systematic review investigates the impact of stigma on the mental health and quality of life of infertile women globally. The review includes 28 studies, highlighting stigma as a significant factor contributing to psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal, and a decline in quality of life. The findings reveal that cultural, social, and personal factors such as education, occupation, and living environment influence the intensity of stigma. The study emphasizes the importance of tailored psychological interventions, improved social support systems, and public health education to mitigate stigma’s adverse effects and enhance the quality of life for affected individuals.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, The Impact of Stigma on Mental Health and Quality of Life of Infertile Women created by Yue Xie et al in 2023.
Publication Date
Frontiers in Psychology Jan 2023
Course Material Authors
Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
Yue Xie
Dr. Yue Xie is a researcher at the School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, China. She specializes in mental health and quality-of-life studies. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Yue Ren
Dr. Yue Ren is affiliated with the School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, China. Her research focuses on public health and psychological interventions. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Elizabeth Mosco, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Reno, NV. She opened a private practice
after 10 years of conducting home-based assessment and therapy with the VA Sierra Nevada
Health Care System. Dr. Mosco’s clinical interests include maternal mental health, older adults,
and third wave cognitive behavioral therapies.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Understand the relationship between infertility-related stigma and its psychological and social consequences for women.
Evaluate the sociocultural and individual factors that influence the experience of infertility stigma in different contexts.
Identify strategies for healthcare professionals to reduce stigma and improve mental health outcomes for women experiencing infertility.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 28th, 2025 and expires Feb 27th, 2035
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Course Creator
Elizabeth Mosco, Ph.D., PMH-C – No relevant financial relationships.
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