School of Psychology

Full List of Publications

Forthcoming

Boivin, J, Domar, AD, Shapiro, DB, Wischmann, TH, Fauser, BCJM, Verhaak. CM. Tackling burden in ART: An integrated approach for infertility. Human Reproduction, in press. [pdf]

2011

Boivin, J & Griffiths, E. A meta-analysis of prospective studies investigating pre-treatment anxiety and depression and their effect on the success of assisted conception. British Medical Journal. BMJ 2011; 342:223-31. [pdf]

Boivin, J, Takefman, J, Braverman, A. Development and preliminary validation of the fertility quality of life (FertiQoL) tool (2011). Simultaneous publication in Human Reproduction, 26(8), 2084–2091 and Fertility and Sterility, 96, 409–15. [pdf]

McMahon CA, Boivin J, Gibson FL, Hammarberg K, Wynter K, Saunders D, Fisher J. Age at first birth, mode of conception and psychological wellbeing in pregnancy: findings from the parental age and transition to parenthood Australia (PATPA) study (2011). Human Reproduction, 26 (6): 1389-1398. [pdf]

Pinborg, A., Gaarslev, C., Hougaard, C.O.; Nyboe Andersen, A; Kragh Andersen P; Boivin J; Schmidt, L (2011). The influence of female body weight on assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures and live birth rates: A longitudinal multi-centre cohort study of 487 infertile couples. Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 23, 4, 490-499. [pdf]

McMahon CA, Boivin J, Gibson FL, Fisher J, Hammarberg K, Wynter K, Saunders D. (2011). Older first-time mothers and early postpartum depression: A prospective cohort study of women conceiving spontaneously or with assisted reproductive technologies. Fertility and Sterility, 96, 1218–24. [pdf]

Aarts, JWM, van Empel, IWH, Boivin, J, Nelen, WL, Kremer, JAM, Verhaak CM. (2011). Relationship between quality of life and distress in infertility: a validation study of the Dutch FertiQoL. Human Reproduction 26(5):1112-1118. [pdf]

Aarts, JWM, Huppelschoten, AG, van Empel, IWH, Boivin, J, Verhaak CM, Kremer, JAM Nelen, WL. (2011). How does patient-centred care relate to patients’ quality of life and distress: a study in 427 women experiencing infertility. Human Reproduction 26(5):1112-1118. [pdf]

Gameiro et al. Parental Investment in Couples who Conceived Spontaneously or with Assisted Reproductive Techniques (2011). Human Reprod, 26(5):1128-37. [pdf]

Durand, M.A., Wegwarth, O., Boivin, J., Elwyn, G. Design and usability of heuristic-based deliberation tools for women facing amniocentesis.  (2011). Health Expectations, in press. [pdf]

Elwyn, G., Stiel, M., Durand, M-A., Boivin, J. (2010). The design of decision support interventions: addressing the theory-practice gap (2011). Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 17(4):565-74. [pdf]

2010

Gameiro, S, Boivin, J, Moura-Ramos, M, Soares, I, Canavarro, MC. (2010). Social Nesting: Changes in Social Network and Support across the Transition to Parenthood in Couples that Conceived Spontaneously or through Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Journal of Family Psychology, 24 (2), 175-187. [pdf]

Bunting, L. & Boivin, J. (2010). Development and preliminary validation of the Fertility Status Awareness Tool: FertiSTAT.  Human Reproduction, 25, 7, 1722–1733. [pdf]

Durand M.A., Stiel M., Boivin J., Elwyn G. (2010). Information and decision support need of parents considering amniocentesis: a qualitative study of pregnant women and health professionals. Health Expectations, 13 (2), 125-138. [pdf]

Rice, F., Harold, G. T., Boivin, J., van den Bree, M., Hay, D. F., & Thapar, A. (2010). The links between prenatal stress and offspring development and psychopathology: disentangling environmental and inherited influences. Psychological Medicine. 40, 335-345. [pdf]

Boivin, J., and Lancastle, D. Medical waitng periods: imminence, emotions and coping. Women's Health, 6 (1), 1-11. [pdf]

Stiel M, McMahon CA, Elwyn G, and Boivin J (2010). Pre-birth characteristics and 5-year follow-up of women with cryopreserved embryos after successful in vitro fertilisation treatment. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology, 31(1), 32-39. [pdf]

Boivin, J. & Schmidt, L. (2009) Use of complementary and alternative medicines associated with a 30% lower ongoing pregnancy/live birth rate during 12-months of fertility treatment. Human Reproduction, 24(7):1626-1631. [pdf]

Gameiro, S, Boivin, J, Moura-Ramos, M, Soares, I, Canavarro, MC. (2010). Social Nesting: Changes in Social Network and Support across the Transition to Parenthood in Couples that Conceived Spontaneously or through Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Journal of Family Psychology, 24 (2), 175-187. [pdf]

Bunting, L. & Boivin, J. (2010). Development and preliminary validation of the Fertility Status Awareness Tool: FertiSTAT.  Human Reproduction, 0, 1-12. [pdf]

Rice, F., Harold, G. T., Boivin, J., van den Bree, M., Hay, D. F., & Thapar, A. (2010). The links between prenatal stress and offspring development and psychopathology: disentangling environmental and inherited influences. Psychological Medicine. 40, 335-345. [pdf]

Boivin, J., and Lancastle, D. Medical waitng periods: imminence, emotions and coping. Women's Health, 6 (1), 1-11. [pdf]

Stiel M, McMahon CA, Elwyn G, and Boivin J (2010). Pre-birth characteristics and 5-year follow-up of women with cryopreserved embryos after successful in vitro fertilisation treatment. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology, 31(1), 32-39. [pdf]

2009

Boivin, J., and Bunting, L. Psychosocial issues in periconceptional care. In: Macklon, N. S., Greer, I., and Steegers, E. (Eds.). Textbook of Periconceptional Medicine. Informa Healthcare. [2009]. [pdf] [ref]

Boivin, J., Rice, F., Hay, D., Harold, G., Lewis A., van den Bree, M., & Thapar, A. (2009) Associations between maternal older age, family environment and parent and child wellbeing in families using assisted reproductive techniques to conceive.  Social Science & Medicine, 68(11), 1909-2096. [pdf]

Thapar, A. Rice, F., Hay, D., Boivin, J., Langley, K., van den Bree, M., Rutter, M., & Harold, G. (2009).  Prenatal smoking may not cause ADHD. Evidence from a novel design. Biological Psychiatry. Oct 15;66(8):722-7 [pdf]

Peterson, B. D., Pirritano, M., Christensen, U, Boivin, J., Block, J., & Schmidt, L. The longitudinal impact of partner coping in couples following 5 years of unsuccessful fertility treatments. Human Reproduction, 2009 24(7):1656-1664. [pdf]

Shelton, K.H., Rice, F., Harold, G.T, Hay, D., Boivin, J., van den Bree, M.B.M., & Thapar, A. (2009). Examining differences in psychological adjustment problems among children conceived by Assisted Reproductive Technologies. International Journal of Behavioral Development. 1–8. [pdf]

Rice, F. Harold, G. T., Boivin, J. Hay, D., van den Bree, M., & Thapar, A. (2009). Disentangling prenatal and inherited influences in humans with an experimental design.  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 106:2464-2467. [pdf]

Durand, M. A., Boivin, J. & Elwyn, G.:  A review of Decision Support Technologies for Amniocentesis. Human Reproduction Update, 14, 659-668, 2008. [pdf]

Boivin, J. & Schmidt, L. (2009) Use of complementary and alternative medicines associated with a 30% lower ongoing pregnancy/live birth rate during 12-months of fertility treatment. Human Reproduction, 24(7):1626-1631. [pdf]

Boivin, J., Rice, F., Hay, D., Harold, G., Lewis A., van den Bree, M., & Thapar, A. (2009) Associations between maternal older age, family environment and parent and child wellbeing in families using assisted reproductive techniques to conceive.  Social Science & Medicine, 68(11), 1909-2096. [pdf]

Thapar, A. Rice, F., Hay, D., Boivin, J., Langley, K., van den Bree, M., Rutter, M., & Harold, G. (2009).  Prenatal smoking may not cause ADHD. Evidence from a novel design. Biological Psychiatry. Oct 15;66(8):722-7 [pdf]

Peterson, B. D., Pirritano, M., Christensen, U, Boivin, J., Block, J., & Schmidt, L. The longitudinal impact of partner coping in couples following 5 years of unsuccessful fertility treatments. Human Reproduction, 2009 24(7):1656-1664. [pdf]

Shelton, K.H., Rice, F., Harold, G.T, Hay, D., Boivin, J., van den Bree, M.B.M., & Thapar, A. (2009). Examining differences in psychological adjustment problems among children conceived by Assisted Reproductive Technologies. International Journal of Behavioral Development. 1–8. [pdf]

Rice, F. Harold, G. T., Boivin, J. Hay, D., van den Bree, M., & Thapar, A. (2009). Disentangling prenatal and inherited influences in humans with an experimental design.  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 106:2464-2467. [pdf]

2008

Lancastle, D. & Boivin, J. (2008). Feasibility, acceptability and benefits of a self-administered positive reappraisal coping intervention (PRCI) card for medical waiting periods. Human Reproduction, 23, 2299–2307. [pdf]

Durand, M. A., Stiel, M., Boivin, J., & Elwyn, G. (2008). Where is the theory? Evaluating the theoretical frameworks described in decision support technologies. Patient Education and Counselling 71(1), 125-135. [pdf]

Bunting, L. & Boivin, J. (2008). Knowledge about infertility risk factors, fertility myths and illusory benefits of healthy habits in young people. Human Reproduction, 23, 1858-1864. [pdf]

Durand, M. A., Boivin, J. & Elwyn, G.:  A review of Decision Support Technologies for Amniocentesis. Human Reproduction Update, 14, 659-668, 2008. [pdf]

Lancastle, D. & Boivin, J. (2008). Feasibility, acceptability and benefits of a self-administered positive reappraisal coping intervention (PRCI) card for medical waiting periods. Human Reproduction, 23, 2299–2307. [pdf]

Durand, M. A., Stiel, M., Boivin, J., & Elwyn, G. (2008). Where is the theory? Evaluating the theoretical frameworks described in decision support technologies. Patient Education and Counselling 71(1), 125-135. [pdf]

Bunting, L. & Boivin, J. (2008). Knowledge about infertility risk factors, fertility myths and illusory benefits of healthy habits in young people. Human Reproduction, 23, 1858-1864. [pdf]

2007

Peronace, L.A., Boivin, J., Schmidt, L. (2007). Patterns of suffering and social interactions in infertile men: 12 months after unsuccessful treatment. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 28, 105-114. [pdf]

Rice, F., Lewis, A., Harold, G., van den Bree, M., Boivin, J., Hay, D. F., Owen, M. J., & Thapar, A. (2007). Agreement between maternal report and antenatal records for a range of pre and peri-natal factors: The influence of maternal and child characteristics. Early Human Development, 83, 497-504. [pdf]

Thapar, A., Harold, G., Rice, F., Ge, X., Boivin, J., Hay, D., van den Bree, M., Lewis, A. (2007). Do intrauterine or genetic influences explain the foetal origins of chronic disease? A novel experimental method for disentangling effects. Bmc Medical Research Methodology, 7. [pdf]

Bunting, L., Boivin, J. (2007). Decision-making about seeking medical advice in an internet sample of women trying to get pregnant. Human Reproduction, 22 (6), 1662-1668. [pdf]

Boivin, J., Bunting, L., Collins, J.A., & Nygren, K-G. (2007). New Debate: International estimates of infertility prevalence and treatment-seeking: potential need and demand for infertility medical care. Human Reproduction, 22 (6), 1506-1512. [pdf]

2006

Boivin, J., Sanders, K. & Schmidt, L. (2006).  Age and social position moderate the effect of stress on fertility. Evolution and Human Behavior, 27, 345-356. [pdf]

Boivin, J. (2006).  Counseling for infertility and its treatment.  In, G.B. La Sala, P. Fagandini, V. Lori, Monti, F., & Blickstein, I. (eds). Coming into the world: A dialogue between medical and human sciences.  De Gruyter: Berlin. 

Boivin, J. (2006). Evidenced-based approaches in infertility.   In S. Covington & L. Hammer-Burns (Eds), Infertility Counseling: A comprehensive handbook for clinicians.  Cambridge University Press. [pdf]

2005

Boivin, J. & Pennings, G. (2005) Parenthood as a right.  Archives of Disease in Childhood, 90(8), 784-785. [pdf]

Boivin, J. & Schmidt, L. (2005). Infertility-related stress in men and women predicts treatment outcome one year later. Fertility and Sterility, 83 (6), 1745-1752. [pdf]

Lancastle, DS & Boivin, J (2005). Dispositional optimism, trait anxiety and coping: Unique or shared effects on physical health? Health Psychology, 24 (2), 171.178. [pdf]

Goody, A., Rice, F., Boivin, J. Harold, G., Hay, D. & Thapar A. (2005).  Twins born following fertility treatment: Implications for quantitative genetic studies. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 8 (4), 337-345. [pdf]

Schmidt, L., Tjornhoj-Thomsen, T., Boivin, J., Nyboe-Andersen. Evaluation of a communication and stress management training programme for infertile couples (2005). Patient Education and Counselling, 59, 252-262. [pdf]

Schmidt, L., Holstein, B, Christensen, U, Boivin, J (2005).  Does infertility cause marital benefits? An epidemiological study of 2250 women and men in fertility treatment. Patient Education and Counselling, 59, 244-251. [pdf]

Schmidt, L., Holstein, B.E., Christensen, U., Boivin, J. (2005).  Communication and coping as predictors of infertility-related stress: cohort study of 816 participants who did not achieve a delivery after 12 months of fertility treatment. Human Reproduction 20(11), 3248-3256. [pdf]

Boivin, J. Takefman, J., Braverman, A.  (2005) Giving bad news: It's time to stop. In N. Macklon (Ed.). Assisted Reproduction in the Complicated Patient (p.233-240). Taylor & Francis, London. [pdf]

2003

Boivin, J. (2003). A review of psychosocial interventions in infertility. Social Science and Medicine, 57 (12), 2325-2341. [pdf]

Schmidt, L., Holstein, B., Boivin, J., Tjørnhøj-Thomsen T., Blaabjerg J., Hald F., Rasmussen PE, Nyboe Andersen A. (2003). High ratings of satisfaction with fertility treatment are common:  Findings from the Copenhagen Multi-centre Psychosocial Infertility (COMPI) Research Programme. Human Reproduction, 18, 2638-2646. [pdf]

Schmidt, L., Holstein, B., Boivin, J., Sangren, H., Tjørnhøj-Thomsen T., Blaabjerg J., Hald F., Nyboe Andersen A., Rasmussen PE. (2003). Patients’ attitude to medical and psychosocial aspects of care in fertility clinics: Findings from the Copenhagen Multi-centre Psychosocial Infertility (COMPI) Research Programme. Human Reproduction, 18 (3), 628-637. [pdf]

Boivin, J. & Takefman, J. (2003). Psychological complications of assisted reproductive technologies. In J. Gerris (Ed.) Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Quality and Safety. Parthenon Publishing.

Boivin, J.  (2003). In vitro fertilization. Encyclopaedia of the Human Genome: Nature Publishing Group: Macmillan Publishers. [pdf]

2002

Boivin, J & Kentenich, H. (Eds.) (2002).  Guidelines for counselling in infertility.  ESHRE Monographs: Oxford University Press.

Strauss, B. & Boivin, J. (2002).  Counselling within infertility.  In J. Boivin & H. Kentenich (Eds.) Guidelines for Counselling in Infertility. ESHRE Monographs: Oxford University Press.

Boivin, J. (2002).  Who is likely to need counselling.  In J. Boivin & H. Kentenich (Eds.) Guidelines for Counselling in Infertility.  ESHRE Monographs: Oxford University Press.

Boivin, J. (2002).  Reproductive services with single women without partners.  In J. Boivin & H. Kentenich (Eds.) Guidelines for Counselling in Infertility.  ESHRE Monographs: Oxford University Press.

Boivin, J. (2002).  Written psychosocial information and telephone counselling.  In J. Boivin & H. Kentenich (Eds.) Guidelines for Counselling in Infertility.  ESHRE Monographs: Oxford University Press.

2001

Svanberg AS, Boivin J, Hjelmstedt A, Bergh LA, Collins A, Bergh T (2001). The impact of frozen embryos on emotional reactions during in vitro fertilization. Acta Obstetrica et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 80 (12): 1110-1114. [pdf]

Skoog-Svanberg, A., Boivin, J. & Bergh, T. (2001).  Factors influencing the decision to use or discard cryopreserved embryos.  Acta Obstetrica et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 80: 849-855 (ISSN: 0001-6349)

Boivin, J. et al. (2001).  Guidelines for counselling in infertility: outline version.  Human Reproduction, 16, 1301-1304. [pdf]

2000

Boivin, J. (2000).  Patient staff communication and its effect on reactions to treatment and treatment failure.  In F. van Balen, T. Gerrits & M. Inhorn (Eds) Proceedings of Social Science Research on Childlessness in a global perspective. Amsterdam: SCO-Kohnstam Instituut. [pdf]

1999

Hjelmstedt, A., Andersson, L., Skoog-Svanberg, A., Bergh, T., Boivin, J. & Collins, A. (1999).  Gender differences in psychological reactions to infertility among couples seeking IVF and ICSI treatment. Acta Obstetrica et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 78, 42-48.

Boivin, J., Scanlan, L. & Walker, SM (1999). Why are infertile couples not using psychosocial counselling? Human Reproduction, 14, 1384-1391. [pdf]

1998

Boivin, J., Andersson, L., Shoog-Svanberg, A., Hjelmstedt, A. Collins, A., Bergh, T. (1998). Psychological reactions during in vitro fertilization (IVF): Similar response pattern in husbands and wives. Human Reproduction, 13, 3262-3267. [pdf]

Boivin, J, Shoog-Svanberg, A, Andersson, L, Hjelmstedt, A, Bergh, T & Collins, A (1998) Stress level in men undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) versus in vitro fertilization (IVF). Human Reproduction, 13, 1403-1406. [pdf]

1990-1997

Boivin, J (1997). Is there too much emphasis on psychosocial counselling for the infertile patient? Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 14, 184-186.

Boivin, J. & Takefman, J. (1996). The impact of the in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) process on emotional, physical and relational variables. Human Reproduction, 11, 903-7. [pdf]

Boivin, J., & Takefman, J. (1995). Stress level across stages of in vitro fertilization in subsequently pregnant and nonpregnant women. Fertility and Sterility, 64, 802-811. [pdf]

Boivin, J., Takefman, J., Tulandi, T., & Brender, W. (1995). Reactions to infertility based on extent of treatment failure. Fertility and Sterility, 63, 801-807.

Boivin, J., Takefman, J., Brender, W., Tulandi, T. (1992). The effects of female sexual response in coitus on early reproductive processes. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 15,  509-518.

Takefman, J., Brender, W., Boivin, J. & Tulandi, T. (1990). Sexual and emotional adjustment of couples undergoing infertility investigation and the effectiveness of preparatory information. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 11, 275-290. [pdf]

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