Role Of Dyadic Relationships In The Quality Of Life And Mental Health Of Women Undergoing IVF

Abstract

Background: The present study focuses on identifying effective influencers on the mental health of women undergoing IVF
Aim: To examine the role of dyadic relationships in moderating the effect of the number of IVF attempts on the quality of life and mental health of the women undergoing IVF.  
Design/ Method: This is correlational research in which, a hundred women undergoing IVF were selected in the sample. these women were taking different cycles of IVF. All the participants were given the scales of mental health, quality of life and dyadic relationship. Data were analysed to see the moderating effect of dyadic relation on IVF - QoL relationship and the mediating effect of QoL between IVF and mental health. Results 
IVF was significantly negatively correlated with mental health and all dimensions of quality of relationship and dyadic adjustment. Mental health was significantly positively correlated with all aspects of quality of life and dyadic relations. QoL partially mediates the relationship between IVF and mental health. The dyadic relationship was a significant moderator of the relationship between IVF and QoL. 
Conclusion: The findings suggest the significance of the dyadic relationship as effective mental health protectors for women undergoing IVF.