The effect of training on stress and coping with stress in patients receiving infertility treatment

Abstract

ÖzPurpose: This study was planned and applied semiexperimentally to examine the effect of education given to patients receiving infertility treatment on stress and coping with stress. Materials and Methods:The study is semi-experimental. It was held between May 2017 and January 2018 with individuals who applied to a foundation hospital in Istanbul province for IVF treatment. The sample was made up of 40 infertile individuals. The data were collected by the researcher through face-to-face interview method. Training was given after pretesting. Post-test was performed one month after the training. Results: The pre-education stress scale of middle school graduates of infertile women was higher, this difference disappeared after education, and there was a statistically significant difference between the infertility stress and coping scale subscale mean scores. As the use of active ignoring, active struggling and passive ignoring coping methods of women, the use of the methods of coping with the infertility subscale scores increased, the infertility stress subscale scores increased.. Conclusion:In this study, the relationship between infertility and stress research was investigated and it was concluded that the treatment process and results are an important source of stress in patients. According to the results obtained, it is recommended to determine the stress level and methods of coping with stress, and provide training and counseling on patients who apply to the hospital for infertility treatment.

Difficulties Experienced by Turkish Infertile Couples and Coping Strategies

“…Eroğlu and Temiz (2020) found that stress increases as the use of active-avoidance, active confronting and passiveavoidance coping methods, which are dimensions of the scale, increases in infertile women. The finding of this study was compatible with that reported by Eroğlu and Temiz [34]. Knowing the coping methods used by infertile couples is important in terms of supporting effective coping methods and planning interventions to abandon ineffective coping methods.…”

“…Peterson, et al (2006) stated that, while the typical coping mechanism of men is distancing and self-control, women prefer professional support, social support and taking responsibility. It was shown that active avoidance among coping behaviors may be a predictor of high stress caused by fertility problems [34]. It has been reported that women with low education levels used passive coping methods.…”

“…Different researchers have found that, as the marriage and infertility periods of infertile couples get longer, negative thoughts develop, stress levels increase, hopes for pregnancy decrease, and infertility stress coping behaviors are negatively affected [17,27]. Eroğlu and Temiz (2020) found that stress increases as the use of active-avoidance, active confronting and passiveavoidance coping methods, which are dimensions of the scale, increases in infertile women. The finding of this study was compatible with that reported by Eroğlu and Temiz [34].…”