Explaining disparities in treatment seeking: the case of infertility

White, Lynn K.; McQuillan, Julia; Greil, Arthur L.

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.11.039

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“…Infertility was also associated with lower educational status (33). Doctors' attitudes in informing, encouraging, or waiving help-seeking couples may influence help-seeking behavior (34). In this study, however, all groups of foreignborn women seemed to seek medical help at least as much as the Swedish-born women, in contrast to experiences from the United States (34,35).…”

Section: Infertilitymentioning

confidence: 59%

“…Doctors' attitudes in informing, encouraging, or waiving help-seeking couples may influence help-seeking behavior (34). In this study, however, all groups of foreignborn women seemed to seek medical help at least as much as the Swedish-born women, in contrast to experiences from the United States (34,35). This could be explained by the possibility of receiving three attempts at IVF treatment within the Swedish national health insurance system.…”

Section: Infertilitymentioning

confidence: 61%

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Country of birth and hospitalization for pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, and infertility: a nationwide study of 2 million women in Sweden

Eggert

Sundquist

2008

Fertility and Sterility

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Section: Infertilitymentioning

confidence: 59%

Section: Infertilitymentioning

confidence: 61%

Country of birth and hospitalization for pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, and infertility: a nationwide study of 2 million women in Sweden

Eggert

Sundquist

2008

Fertility and Sterility

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“…This study is limited to infertility patients actively seeking medical care, and does not attend to a large cohort of subfertile women who do not seek treatment (White et al, 2006), thereby limiting the generalizability of our findings. However, this program was specifically designed for treatment seekers as an adjunct psychoeducational support program in medical settings.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Online psychoeducational support for infertile women: a randomized controlled trial

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BACKGROUND: The study goal was to develop and test the effectiveness of a brief online education and support program for female infertility patients. METHODS: A randomized-controlled trial was conducted. Using a Solomon-four group design, 190 female patients were recruited from three US fertility centers and were randomized into two experimental and two no-treatment control groups. The psychological outcomes assessed included infertility distress, infertility self-efficacy, decisional conflict, marital cohesion and coping style. Program dosage and satisfaction were also assessed at four weeks follow-up. RESULTS: Women exposed to the online program significantly improved in the area of social concerns (P 5 0.038) related to infertility distress, and felt more informed about a medical decision with which they were contending (P 5 0.037). Trends were observed for decreased global stress (P 5 0.10), sexual concerns (P 5 0.059), distress related to child-free living (P 5 0.063), increased infertility selfefficacy (P 5 0.067) and decision making clarity (P 5 0.079). A dosage response was observed in the experimental groups for women who spent >60 min online for decreased global stress (P 5 0.028) and increased self efficacy (P 5 0.024). CONCLUSIONS: This evidence-based eHealth program for women experiencing infertility suggests that a web-based patient education intervention can have beneficial effects in several psychological domains and may be a cost effective resource for fertility practices.

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“…Because there are many biblical passages reporting miraculous cures in cases of sterility, the opposite could also be understood as part of God's plan as well as the disappointment in relation to medical treatment (White et al, 2006).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For White et al (2006), the stronger the wish for having children is, the more intense the search for a treatment for infertility will be for those who do not have children or those who cannot imagine life without kids (or without kids of a specific sex). In Brazil, different studies in different times or moments found the same results (Corrêa & Loyola, 1999;Vargas et al, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

The social impact of the offer of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) in a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro

Costa

Corrêa²

2015

JBRA Assisted Reproduction

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Objective: The aim of this study is to report the procedures undertaken in the laboratory of semen of a university hospital specialized in human reproduction in Rio de Janeiro, principally Homologous Artificial Insemination (HAI) taking into account a more social aspect. Methods: This descriptive and retrospective study was based on documentary research. The source of information included medical records and registers containing the procedures performed in the laboratory of semen and the HAI. Testimonies, questionings and suggestions given by the couples during the process were also registered. Results: The couples were clearly informed about the techniques and many times they externalized their demands, doubts and desires in relation to the procedures, treatment and issues concerning their wish to have children and start a family. The discussion shows concerns over the techniques and theories used in this context when performing procedures in the laboratory of semen. Conclusion:The bond to the service remains based on the idea that "now my dream of having kids will come true". Nevertheless, for the operationalization of the access to ARTs, at the public sector of medicine, we should count on the implementation of the National Politics in Assisted Reproduction. It did not take place and today it has even been removed, no longer being in force. It makes very clear the distance between the "accomplishment of the desire for children" and the reality of the provision of means and resources for ART at the medical public level in Brazil.

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Explaining disparities in treatment seeking: the case of infertility

Cited by 88 publications

References 41 publications

Country of birth and hospitalization for pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, and infertility: a nationwide study of 2 million women in Sweden

Country of birth and hospitalization for pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, and infertility: a nationwide study of 2 million women in Sweden

Online psychoeducational support for infertile women: a randomized controlled trial

The social impact of the offer of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) in a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro

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