| Table 4. DASS-42 assessment at the beginning (Phase 1) and after six months (Phase 2) of the COVID-19 pandemic of the infertile (n=71) and fertile (n=117) groups | |||
| Initial Assessment | Infertile Group (µ±SD) | Fertile Group (µ±SD) | p-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety Stress Depression |
3.4±3.13 7.7±4.59 4.0±3.77 |
2.7±3.14 5.6±4.29 2.3±3.33 |
0.389 0.018 0.002 |
| After 6 Months | Infertile Group (µ±SD) | Fertile Group (µ±SD) | p-value* |
| Anxiety Stress Depression |
5.8±3.66 3.7±2.61 4.0±2.60 |
5.4±4.26 3.1±2.42 3.5±3.08 |
0.666 0.201 0.446 |
*Student’s t-test.