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The effects of infertility on perception of body in pregnancy: A comparative study
Author(s) -
Aksoy Derya Yeşim,
Timur Taşhan Sermin,
Uçar Tuba
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12280
Subject(s) - infertility , obstetrics , pregnancy , in vitro fertilisation , gynecology , medicine , perception , psychology , biology , genetics , neuroscience
Purpose This study aimed to determine the effects of infertility on perception of body in pregnancy. Design and Methods This comparative study was conducted with 428 pregnant women (in vitro fertilization [IVF = 214, spontaneously conceived/SC = 214]). Findings The IVF group had a higher body image scale (BIS) score. Moreover, it was observed that the IVF group had more positive views on growth in the abdominal area, gaining weight, and changes in skin. The rates of taking precautions for these changes and thinking that these changes affected sexual life negatively were lower the in the IVF group. Practice Implications Infertility has a positive effect in perception of body in pregnancy.