Virtual Knowledge, Real Stress: The Role of Cyberchondria Severity in Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

This study examines how searching for health information on the internet may affect stress and emotional well-being in women undergoing infertility treatment. Infertility is a common condition that impacts about 48 million couples worldwide and can cause not only physical challenges but also significant emotional strain, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Many women turn to the internet to seek answers about their condition and treatment. While online information can be helpful, it is not always accurate or consistent, which can increase worry and confusion. This repeated and sometimes excessive searching for health information, known as cyberchondria, has been linked in previous research to increased stress and anxiety. This study will assess women's online information-seeking patterns, infertility-related stress, and overall emotional and social well-being, aiming to better understand the role of cyberchondria in the infertility treatment process. The results may help healthcare professionals offer more targeted support and guidance to women facing these challenges.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 45
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Women undergoing infertility treatment and those who have experienced various treatment methods (IUI, IVF, ICSI).

• Women willing to participate in the study.

• Women who understand and speak Turkish.

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Acıbadem University
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Güzin Ünlü Suvari, Ph.D. (c)
guzinnunlu@gmail.com
+902165004429
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-05-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 201
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Acibadem University

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