Psychological coping strategies associated with improved mental health in the context of infertility

Chernoff, Andie; Balsom, Ashley A.; Gordon, Jennifer L.

doi:10.1007/s00737-020-01029-9

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“…This finding supports a previous observation that among infertile women, the endorsement of more behavioural engagement, such as distraction and engaging in activities with the intention of relaxing, was most consistently associated with positive emotional outcomes (Chernoff et al, 2020). Another adaptive strategy used by the infertile couples in this study, in particular those with religious faith, was to avoid negative thoughts and modify their attitudes by adopting a more positive mindset, which helped them understand and accept their condition.…”

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Perception of family sense of coherence among Chinese couples with infertility

Ngai

Lam

2021

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Infertility, defined as the failure to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse, is a worldwide public health concern affecting more than 48.5 million couples (Zegers-Hochschild et al., 2017).A national survey in the United States found that the prevalence of infertility was 12% (Louis et al., 2013). In the Chinese population, infertility has been estimated to affect one in six couples in Hong Kong

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Perception of family sense of coherence among Chinese couples with infertility

Ngai

Lam

2021

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…Reproductive aged women (18-45 years) from across Canada and the United States were recruited to participate in an online study examining the relationship between psychological coping strategies and infertility-related mood (10), advertised via social media. To qualify, women had to report having difficulty achieving pregnancy over the past 12 or more months, despite active attempts to conceive.…”

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Fertility Knowledge Among Women Struggling to Conceive Without Medical Intervention: A Brief Report

Halleran

Chernoff

Gordon

2022

Front. Glob. Womens Health

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IntroductionApproximately 1 in 6 women experience infertility. Though medical treatments for infertility exist, they are very costly and highly burdensome for women. It is therefore desirable to optimize women's chances of conception without medical intervention by ensuring that they have adequate knowledge of the female menstrual cycle and the timing of the fertile window. The current study therefore aimed to assess the degree to which women struggling to conceive without medical intervention are knowledgeable about these topics.MethodsOne hundred and two women of reproductive age (18–45 years old) in Canada and the United States who had been struggling to conceive without medical intervention for ≥12 months completed an online survey including a questionnaire assessing knowledge related to reproduction and fertility.ResultsMean accuracy score on the Fertility Knowledge Questionnaire was 67%. Seventy-two women were not aware that the week before ovulation was associated with the highest chances of conception. Women using cervical mucus tracking to increase chances of conception were more knowledgeable (p = 0.02), as were women with more formal education (p = 0.01). Conversely, women who had been attempting to conceive for longer had lower fertility knowledge (p = 0.03). Age, number of children, and family income were unrelated to fertility knowledge (p > 0.05).DiscussionOur findings suggest that women who are struggling to conceive would benefit from education related to the timing and identification of the fertile window. Reproductive and primary healthcare providers can play an important role in assessing fertility knowledge and addressing knowledge gaps to improve chances of successful conception.

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“…It is important that infertile couples adopt appropriate coping strategies to deal with their infertility. Maladaptive coping strategies may not positively affect psychological health among infertile couples [ 31 ]. It is also important to note that women’s self-blame and self-focused rumination strategies have a negative impact on women’s psychological health [ 32 ].…”

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Exploring the psycho-social burden of infertility: Perspectives of infertile couples in Cape Coast, Ghana

Azize Diallo,

Anku,

Darkoa Oduro

2024

PLoS ONE

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Infertility is a complex and often sensitive issue with far-reaching psycho-social ramifications for couples and their families. This study therefore seeks to delve into the psycho-social burden of infertility in Cape Coast, a major city in Ghana. Specifically, we explored the impact of infertility on the psychological and social health of infertile couples receiving fertility treatment. It also delves into the strategies they adopt to cope with their conditions. The study employs a qualitative approach to inquiry using phenomenology as a study design to explore the experiences of the study participants. In-depth interviews were conducted using interview guides, voice recorded and transcribed verbatim. Both inductive and deductive/framework coding techniques were used to code the data leading to the generation of themes and sub-themes. The results show that most of the study participants dealing with infertility faced psychological burdens from different sources including their families, society and themselves. These burdens take a toll on their mental health, pushing them into a state of desperation and depression. It was, however, revealed that infertile couples are able to cope with the help of their family, spouses and the church. Curiously, some of them opt for withdrawal from social events as a coping mechanism. Infertility exerts an enormous negative psycho-social impact on affected couples, especially women. The family and society serve as the main sources of stressors for infertile couples. Therefore, programmes that are aimed at fertility treatment should deliberately consider addressing the psychosocial burden of infertility through education targeting actors, especially interpersonal-level actors.

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Psychological coping strategies associated with improved mental health in the context of infertility

Cited by 18 publications

References 43 publications

Perception of family sense of coherence among Chinese couples with infertility

Perception of family sense of coherence among Chinese couples with infertility

Fertility Knowledge Among Women Struggling to Conceive Without Medical Intervention: A Brief Report

Exploring the psycho-social burden of infertility: Perspectives of infertile couples in Cape Coast, Ghana

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