Wiersema Nicole J, Drukker Anouck J, Mai Ba Tien Dung, Giang Huynh Nhu, Nguyen Thanh Nhu, Lambalk Cornelis B
Division of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Vrije Universiteit Medical Centre (VUmc), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
J Transl Med. 2006 Dec 27;4:54. doi: 10.1186/1479-5876-4-54.
This study explores the psychological, socio-cultural and economic consequences of infertility on couples' life. The purpose of this research is to improve knowledge about the potentially serious implications of infertility in the South of Vietnam.
This study included 118 infertile couples who filled in questionnaires and 28 men and women who were interviewed.
Data of the questionnaire show men and women do not differ in their responses and attitudes towards infertility. Almost one-third of the participants require psychological support. Interviewees experience secrecy, social pressure and economic hardship.
Offspring are very important to Vietnamese couples. Their future depends on children. Family plays an important role in the experiences of the infertile couple. Economic consequences are a particular distressing factor. There is a need for psychological counselling in the treatment of infertile couples in the South of Vietnam. It should be realised that in developing countries, despite overpopulation, unwanted childlessness is an important social and economical burden that needs attention.
本研究探讨不孕不育对夫妻生活的心理、社会文化和经济影响。本研究的目的是增进对越南南部不孕不育潜在严重影响的认识。
本研究纳入了118对填写问卷的不孕不育夫妇以及28名接受访谈的男性和女性。
问卷调查数据显示,男性和女性对不孕不育的反应和态度没有差异。近三分之一的参与者需要心理支持。受访者经历了隐私保密问题、社会压力和经济困难。
子女对越南夫妇非常重要。他们的未来取决于孩子。家庭在不孕不育夫妇的经历中起着重要作用。经济影响是一个特别令人苦恼的因素。越南南部在治疗不孕不育夫妇时需要心理咨询。应该认识到,在发展中国家,尽管人口过剩,但意外的无子女状态是一个需要关注的重要社会和经济负担。