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Identifying Experiences and Hopelessness Levels of Women Receiving Infertility Treatment: A Mixed Method Study*

Citil Canbay, Funda, citil, Elif Tugce, Sadiye Citil Sap, Tugba, Sap, Osman

Abstract

The research aimed to identify experiences and hopelessness levels of women receiving infertility treatment. The quantitative sample included 276 women receiving infertility treatment at a university hospital and structured interviews were done with 20 women in qualitative dimension. It was identified that socio-demographic factors, knowledge about infertility treatment, alternative treatment tendencies and use of plant cures affected hopelessness levels (p<.05). Four themes were found in the qualitative dimension about infertility and treatment process It was seen that Turkish women did not have sufficient knowledge about the process of infertility and treatment and had a high level of hopelessness.

Keywords

Infertility women hopelessness experience Turkey IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS EMOTIONAL DISTRESS SOCIAL SUPPORT MENTAL-HEALTH COUPLES COMPLEMENTARY LIFE CARE

WoS Categories

Psychology, Clinical Family Studies

Sustainable Development Goals

Gender Equality Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY THERAPY
Year: 2022
Volume: 50
Issue: 2
Pages: 205-226
ISSN: 0192-6187
eISSN: 1521-0383
DOI: 10.1080/01926187.2021.1905570
WoS UID: WOS:000648472000001

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