Anxiety, Artificial Intelligence, Infertility, Female, Quality of Life
Conditions
Brief summary
Infertility affects approximately one in six individuals worldwide and is associated with significant psychological distress, particularly among women undergoing treatment. Increased anxiety levels are strongly linked to reduced quality of life during the infertility process. With the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare, AI-based tools are increasingly used in infertility care to support decision-making and patient engagement. While many patients are familiar with AI technologies, individual attitudes toward AI may influence their acceptance and potential psychosocial benefits. This study aims to examine the relationship between attitudes toward artificial intelligence, anxiety levels, and quality of life among women undergoing infertility treatment.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Acibadem University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Women aged 18-45 years diagnosed with infertility (primary or secondary infertility). * Women undergoing infertility treatment and those who have experienced various treatment modalities (IUI, IVF, ICSI). * Women who voluntarily agree to participate in the study. * Women who are able to understand and speak Turkish.
Exclusion criteria
* Women with diagnosed psychological disorders (e.g., clinical depression, anxiety disorders). * Women who are not undergoing infertility treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sociodemographic and Descriptive Information Form | At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment) | This form includes 30 items designed to collect data on participants' sociodemographic characteristics, general health status, obstetric and gynecological history, and use of technology and artificial intelligence. It provides a comprehensive background profile of women undergoing infertility treatment. |
| State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) - Trait Anxiety Scale | At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment) | The Trait Anxiety Scale is used to assess individuals' general and persistent anxiety levels. The scale consists of multiple items rated on a Likert-type format, with total scores ranging from 20 to 80. Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety. |
| General Attitudes Toward Artificial Intelligence Scale | At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment) | This scale assesses individuals' positive and negative attitudes toward artificial intelligence using a 5-point Likert-type format. It consists of 20 items, with negatively worded items reverse-coded. Higher total scores reflect more positive attitudes toward artificial intelligence. |
| Fertility Quality of Life Scale (FertiQol) - Core Module | At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment) | The Fertility Quality of Life Scale evaluates quality of life in individuals experiencing fertility problems. The core module assesses emotional, mind-body, relational, and social dimensions of quality of life using a Likert-type response format. Higher scores indicate better quality of life. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactGüzin Ünlü Suvari, M.Sc.
Outcome results
None listed