The Relationship between Health Literacy and Quality of Life in Infertile Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction/objectives Infertility constitutes a major public health concern in the world. The present study sought to examine the association between health literacy and quality of life among infertile women. Methods This cross-sectional study was done in the Professor Ghavaamzadeh Infertility Center in Arak during the winter of 2024. A total of 258 infertile women were recruited via convenience sampling. Participants were administered a demographic questionnaire alongside the WHOQOL-BREF instrument to assess quality of life and the Health Literacy for Iranian Adults (HELIA) questionnaire to evaluate health literacy. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficients, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results Significant positive correlations emerged between various health literacy domains and quality of life measures, including reading educational materials (r = 0.30, p = 0.001), information accessibility (r = 0.40, p = 0.001), comprehension of health concepts (r = 0.65, p = 0.046), decision-making abilities (r = 0.47, p = 0.030), and overall health literacy (r = 0.222, p = 0.035). Discussion The results underscore the importance of enhanced health literacy as a determinant of improved quality of life among women experiencing infertility. Conclusion The findings suggest that implementing strategies to improve health literacy should be considered a fundamental component of infertility care.
Source: The Open Public Health Journal
Institution: Arak University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7212130016