Double ABCX Theory Based Cognitive Psychotherapy Combined Progressive Muscle Relaxation Intervention on Women Undergoing IVF-ET

Double ABCX Theory Based Cognitive Psychotherapy Combined Progressive Muscle Relaxation Intervention on Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization-Embryo Transfer Treatment

The in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer(IVF-ET) is a therapy to help the infertile couples. The mental health status of couple under IVF-ET, commonly seen in depression and anxiety, is found to be closely related to the success of IVF-ET. This study aims to develop a intervention program combing cognitive psychotherapy and progressive muscle relaxation to ease the negative emotion and promote the success rate among couples undergoing IVF-ET.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The couple who are eligible for in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) treatment;
• Junior high school and above;
• voluntarily accepted for investigation and signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Suffering from physical diseases such as severe heart, liver and kidney, and mental disorders;
• Experiencing major traumatic events in the past 2 years.