Prevalence of depression among infertile women in Madinah: A cross-sectional study

RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 353-356

doi: 10.5455/rmj.20241215012057

Khadijah A. Barzanji, Ruba A. Saleh, Duaa K. Alalawi, Renad Alsaedi, Rawabi I. Alharbi, Ali M. Hibshi, Daniyah S. Aloufi.

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Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression among infertile women in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and identify associated factors. Methodology: This cross-sectional study included 270 infertile women aged 15-49 years. Depression symptoms were assessed using Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Sociodemographic data and infertility-related information were collected through structured surveys. Results: Depression was present in 59.63% of participants: 18.52% mild, 30.74% moderate, and 10.37% severe. Higher education levels (β = 0.143, p=0.009) and longer infertility duration (β = 0.320, p Key words: Depression, infertility, women's health, mental health, Saudi Arabia.