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  • Sociology
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Infertility presents significant psychosocial challenges for couples.
  • Effective coping strategies are crucial for managing the impact of infertility on relationships.
  • A couple-based approach is essential for understanding and addressing these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore coping strategies employed by infertile couples.
  • To identify adaptive strategies within a couple-based framework.
  • To inform the development of targeted counseling interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative content analysis of semi-structured interviews.
  • Involved 36 Iranian individuals, including 10 couples interviewed together.
  • Data analysis followed the Granheim and Ludman method.

Main Results:

  • Three primary coping categories emerged: 'coexistence with infertility,' 'emotional relief,' and 'consolidating couples' relationships.'
  • Themes within these categories include accepting responsibility, spiritual intimacy, and dynamic interaction.
  • These strategies reflect a comprehensive approach to managing infertility's impact.

Conclusions:

  • Coping strategies for infertility can be categorized into coexistence, emotional relief, and relationship consolidation.
  • These findings support the integration of identified coping strategies into counseling services for infertile couples.
  • Further quantitative research is recommended to broaden generalizability.