International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
2025, Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part A
A study to assess the level of perceived stress and effectiveness of nurse led interventions on perceived stress in females with infertility
Kirti, Pushpa Rani, Nidhi and Sunita Kumari
Introduction: India is a country with a billion plus population, and every minute a child is born. But, statistics shows that childlessness is around 2.5% in India. Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without contraception. Several studies have found that couples classify infertility as the most upsetting and extremely stressful experience of their life. Infertility can negatively affect couples physically, emotionally, and socially. Objectives is to assess the level of perceived stress in females attending SEEDLING IVF Clinic, Rohtak.
Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach with one group pre-test post-test research design was used for this study. The sample comprised of 60 females with infertility in selected private hospital, Rohtak. Convenient sampling technique was used to select samples. Data was collected by using standardized Perceived stress scale. Permission was taken from authority and oral consent was taken from subjects who participated in the study.
Results: Out of 60 subjects, majority of females 37(61.7%) had mild stress level followed by 19(31.7%) had moderate stress, 4(6.7%) had no stress and no female had severe stress.
Conclusion: Majority of females with infertility have mild and moderate stress level. So there is a need to provide nurse led interventions to females with infertility.
Kirti, Pushpa Rani, Nidhi, Sunita Kumari. A study to assess the level of perceived stress and effectiveness of nurse led interventions on perceived stress in females with infertility. Int J Obstetrics Gynaecological Nurs 2025;7(1):08-14. DOI: 10.33545/26642298.2025.v7.i1a.177