Maryam Avar - Midwife, university of Mazandaran medical science, Tonekabbon public health center, Mazandaran, Iran, Iran

Introduction: Sleep is the most important body s physiological cycle that has a complex pattern. Different types of sleep disturbances can have a serious negative effect on a person’s ability, function and overall well-being. This study shows Sleep disturbances prevalence in infertile couples.Methods: This study was designed as a descriptive-analytic study in 31 infertile couples in Tonekabon city. The data were collected by using a comprehensive questionnaire, Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index questionnaire. Data analyses were carried out using the SPSS software by Chi square and One Way ANOVA regressions.Results: Infertile couples less than 5 years by male infertility in compare with others had more sleep disturbance. (P<0.005). Conclusion: Prevalence of poor sleep quality and insomnia were higher in infertile couples by male infertility significantly than female infertility (P=0.005), but There was no difference in the prevalence of sleep disturbance and age, level of education and salary.

Sleep disturbance, Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index questionnaire, infertility