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Virginie Arpin1, Audrey Brassard2, Sawsane El Amiri1
1a Departement de psychologie , Université de Montréal , Montréal , QC , Canada.
Abstract:
This study tested the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a novel group intervention for couples seeking fertility treatment. Twenty-nine couples completed psychological, relational, and sexual outcome measures pre- and post-intervention. Repeated-measures ANOVAs revealed significant reductions in terms of depressive symptoms, rejection of childfree lifestyle, and stress related to the need for parenthood. The results also revealed improvements in marital benefits and fertility-related emotional and relational quality of life. Couples' high participation rates and reported treatment satisfaction indicate adequate acceptability. These results support the preliminary success of the intervention in reducing the psychological and relational burden for couples undergoing fertility treatment.
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