Level of Self-compassion in Women Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization-Embryo Transfer and Its Correlation with Post-traumatic Growth

CHEN Di; CHANG Qiong; ZHANG Yao; WANG Chen; LIANG Rumeng

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-437X.2024.12.003

Abstract：Objective To explore the level of self-compassion and its influencing factors in women undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer(IVF-ET),and to explore its relationship with post-traumatic growth.Methods The convenience sampling method was used to select IVF-ET women from a reproductive center in Henan Province from June to December 2021.General information questionnaire,self-compassion scale and posttraumatic growth inventory were used for questionnaire survey.The univariate and multiple linear regression analysis were used to explore the influencing factors of patients'self-compassion,and Spearman correlation was used to analyze the correlation between self-compassion and post-traumatic growth level.Results A total of 248 questionnaires were distributed and 235 valid questionnaires were recovered.The total score of self-compassion among 235 IVF-ET women was 77(67,83).Education level,having children and the number of transplants were the influencing factors of self-compassion.The total score of post-traumatic growth in IVF-ET women was 57(44,69).The total score of self-compassion and the three dimensions of being kind to yourself,common humanity and contemplation were positively correlated with the total score of post-traumatic growth and the scores of each dimension(P＜0.001).Conclusion The self-compassion of IVF-ET women is at a moderate level,and self-compassion has a positive effect on post-traumatic growth.Nurses should enhance the self-compassion ability of IVF-ET women,so as to help them effectively cope with infertility and treatment-related trauma events,increase levels of post-traumatic growth,and promote mental health.