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Table 6 Multivariable analysis to assess relationship of depression, resilience and demographic factors with total quality of life among males and females presenting for infertility treatment

From: Association of depression and resilience with fertility quality of life among patients presenting to the infertility centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan

Variables

Multivariable analysis

Males

Adjusted Beta Coefficient (SE)

95% CI

Females

Adjusted Beta Coefficient (SE)

95% CI

Resilience

 < 73 (less resilient)

−8.470 (1.422)

−11.268,-5.672*

−8.606 (1.599)

−11.753, −5.458*

 ≥ 73 (more resilient) (ref)

–

–

–

–

Depression

 < 17 (not depressed) (ref)

–

–

–

–

 ≥ 17 (depressed)

−17.849 (2.365)

−22.503, − 13.196*

−19.387 (2.078)

− 23.476, − 15.298*

Formal Education

 Yes (ref)

–

–

NS

NS

 No

−5.374 (2.245)

−9.794, −0.954*

  

Number of friends

−0.554 (0.172)

− 0.893, − 0.216*

NS

NS

Total Monthly income (in PKR)

 10,000-25,000

−3.551 (1.687)

−6.870,-0.231*

−7.249 (2.161)

−11.501, −2.996*

 25,000–40,000

−1.793 (1.670)

−5.079,-1.493

−2.615 (2.155)

−6.854, 1.624

 40,000–80,000

−2.747 (1.386)

−5.474,-0.020*

−0.644 (2.078)

−3.443, 4.732

 80,000–10,000,000(ref)

–

–

–

–

  1. *Significant at p value < 0.05 by multivariable analysis
  2. NS non significant