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Mitra Zandi1, Eesa Mohammadi1, Zohreh Vanaki1
1a Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Tarbiat Modares University , Tehran , Iran.
Human Fertility (Cambridge, England)
|June 22, 2017
Summary
Infertile Iranian individuals face cultural and economic challenges impacting their identity. They employ strategies like acceptance, seeking support, and treatment to protect their personal and family identity.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Socio-cultural context significantly influences responses to infertility.
- Understanding the lived experiences of infertile individuals is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of infertile Iranian clients.
- To identify the main concerns and coping strategies of individuals facing infertility within a specific cultural context.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory approach was utilized.
- In-depth unstructured interviews and field notes were collected from 36 participants over one year.
- Purposive and theoretical sampling methods were employed.
Main Results:
- A core concern identified was 'insecurity about personal and family identity' amid 'cultural-economic dilemmas'.
- Coping strategies included gradual acceptance, information seeking, treatment pursuit, marriage preservation, self-control, resilience, and managing inner turmoil.
- The overarching theme was 'protecting personal and family identity'.
Conclusions:
- Infertile clients actively strive to protect their personal and family identity.
- Healthcare systems should view infertility as a broader issue beyond individual biological dysfunction.
- Interventions should address the socio-cultural and psychological dimensions of infertility.
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