Psychological and educational interventions for subfertile men and women

Verkuijlen, Jolijn; Verhaak, C.M.; Nelen, W.L.D.M.; Farquhar, Cindy

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd011034

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“…In a systematic review of 20 randomized controlled trials that examined the effects of psychosocial interventions on the pregnancy rates, mental health, and marital function of infertile couples, it was found that depression and stress were not relieved (Ying, Wu, & Loke, 2016). A Cochrane review of 39 studies revealed that psychological and educational interventions had effects on mental health, including distress, but live births or current pregnancy rates were uncertain because of the very low quality of evidence of the studies (Verkuijlen, Verhaak, Nelen, Wilkinson, & Farquhar, 2016).…”

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Quality‐of‐life predictors for men undergoing infertility treatment in Japan

Asazawa

Jitsuzaki

Mori

et al. 2018

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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Aim To dentify the predictors of the quality of life (QOL) of infertile men who are undergoing infertility treatments in Japan and to create a QOL prediction model, with the main variables aimed at providing more adequate support to male patients. Methods This cross‐sectional study used the quantitative data that were collected from 321 returned self‐report questionnaires that had been distributed to the men of 411 couples who were undergoing fertility treatment. The following four scales were used to measure the main outcomes: FertiQoL, psychological distress, spousal support, and workplace support. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, multiple regression analyses, and structural equation modeling. Results The number of returned questionnaires was 321 (78.1%). The QOL that was measured by FertiQoL was significantly lower in those men who were diagnosed with male factor infertility than in the other male patients. The two significant predictors of QOL were: spousal support and the infertility period. The structural equation modeling revealed that the same factors were related to QOL. Conclusions Male factor infertility, less spousal support, and a longer period of infertility were associated with a poorer QOL of those men who were undergoing infertility treatment. These results suggest that focusing on infertility causes, the length of the infertility period, and the couples’ partnership during treatment is needed to provide full support to men who have been diagnosed with infertility.

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Quality‐of‐life predictors for men undergoing infertility treatment in Japan

Asazawa

Jitsuzaki

Mori

et al. 2018

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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“…15,[31][32][33][34][35] The NGT created awareness among participants that women with infertility require health education about treatment options, as well as prevention and causes of infertility. Studies 14,[35][36][37] have shown that educational measures should focus on increasing women's knowledge and skills so that they experience a reduced psychological burden during infertility treatment. Information offered about causes and the medical and psychological impacts of different infertility treatment options increases health care users' feelings of satisfaction with medical and emotional care.…”

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“…Information offered about causes and the medical and psychological impacts of different infertility treatment options increases health care users' feelings of satisfaction with medical and emotional care. 14,[35][36][37] Providing preliminary information about infertility is one of the most effective ways to start implementing psychosocial care, and it is simple, efficacious, and feasible compared with other interventions. 38 Health education may also help reduce gender discrimination against women with infertility in low-and middle-income countries.…”

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“…Studies14,35–37 have shown that educational measures should focus on increasing women's knowledge and skills so that they experience a reduced psychological burden during infertility treatment. Information offered about causes and the medical and psychological impacts of different infertility treatment options increases health care users' feelings of satisfaction with medical and emotional care 14,35–37. Providing preliminary information about infertility is one of the most effective ways to start implementing psychosocial care, and it is simple, efficacious, and feasible compared with other interventions 38.…”

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Development of Holistic Health Care Interventions for Women With Infertility

Armah

Wath

Yazbek

et al. 2022

Holistic Nursing Practice

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Infertility care is often directed by a biomedical approach rather than a holistic approach, especially in African countries. This article explores the opinions of health care providers regarding holistic health care interventions in managing women with infertility in Ghana. Data were retrieved using a qualitative design and nominal group technique with a purposive sample of 12 health care providers in Ghana. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Health care providers explored various psychological, educational, spiritual, social, and medical interventions to ensure women diagnosed with infertility receive holistic treatment and attain optimal health.

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“…Infertility is a common problem, which, according to the available data, affects around 48.5 million people worldwide (Verkuijlen et al 2016). It is defined as the absence of conception after 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse (Zegers-Hochschild et al 2009).…”

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Social Support and Relationship Satisfaction as Predictors of Positive and Negative Affect in Infertile Woman During Ivf Treatment

2021

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Infertility is a medical problem, but it can have significant consequences for mental health. Emotional problems caused by infertility are very common, so infertility can be called a life crisis. Therefore, it is very important to identify protective and risk factors that would determine the psychological adjustment to infertility. The aim of this study was to examine the differences in perceived social support, relationship satisfaction, and positive and negative affect between women undergoing IVF treatment and women who do not have fertility problems. The research also aims to examine whether perceived social support and relationship satisfaction were significant predictors of positive and negative affect in both groups. The study included 292 women – 163 who were undergoing the IVF treatment at the time of assessment and 129 without fertility problems who made up the control group. The following instruments were applied: the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the Relationship Satisfaction Scale, and the Serbian Inventory of Affect based on PANAS. The results show statistically significant differences between the examined groups in the level of negative affect, which is more pronounced in the group of women undergoing IVF treatment. Regarding positive affect, there is a trend of a more frequent experience of positive emotions in the women from the control group. Perceived social support and relationship satisfaction are significant predictors of both positive and negative affect for the women undergoing IVF treatment. As for the control group, the results of the regression analysis show that perceived social support and relationship satisfaction are significant predictors of negative affect, while in the case of positive affect, relationship satisfaction stands out as a significant predictor. The results indicate that perceived social support and relationship satisfaction can be important protective factors when it comes to psychological adjustment to infertility, which can serve as a guideline for mental health professionals who work with infertile couples.

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Psychological and educational interventions for subfertile men and women

Abstract: Analysis 2.9. Comparison 2 Educational interventions versus usual care or attentional control, Outcome 9 Discontinuation of fertility treatment..

Cited by 8 publications

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Quality‐of‐life predictors for men undergoing infertility treatment in Japan

Quality‐of‐life predictors for men undergoing infertility treatment in Japan

Development of Holistic Health Care Interventions for Women With Infertility

Social Support and Relationship Satisfaction as Predictors of Positive and Negative Affect in Infertile Woman During Ivf Treatment

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