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Psychological aspects of male fertility treatment.
- Source :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Sep2013, Vol. 69 Issue 9, p1977-1986, 10p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 3 Charts, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Aims To explore and to identify the possible need for psychological communicative support in men undergoing fertility treatment. Background Male infertility affects many aspects of a man's life and may cause a life crisis. Although infertility treatment is now commonplace in men, they often feel remote and disconnected from the treatment process. Design A descriptive survey. Methods A questionnaire with structured and open-ended questions was completed by 210 Danish men undergoing fertility treatment. The questionnaire covered three issues: individual perception of male infertility, gender equality issues, and communication with health professionals in the clinic. Data were collected during 2008. Findings Of the participants, 28% believed that their reduced sperm quality affected their perception of masculinity. 46% stated that equal involvement between partners was a very important element of the treatment; however, 63% said that the health professionals communicated primarily with their female partner. Finally, 62% found that there was a need for a deeper dialogue with the nurses concerning male infertility and 72% lacked information about the psychological consequences of male infertility. In general, participants wanted a more open and balanced dialogue about infertility treatment and the role of the male partner during this process. Conclusion Infertile men want health professionals to view them on equal terms with their partner. When treating the infertile man, there is a further need to develop more inclusive communication skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- INFERTILITY
MENTAL health
INFERTILITY treatment
FERTILIZATION in vitro
CHI-squared test
COMMUNICATION
FATHERHOOD
GENDER identity
HEALTH status indicators
RESEARCH methodology
NURSE-patient relationships
NURSES
PROBABILITY theory
QUESTIONNAIRES
STATISTICAL sampling
SCALE analysis (Psychology)
SELF-perception
SPERMATOZOA
SURVEYS
REPRODUCTIVE health
QUALITATIVE research
OCCUPATIONAL roles
QUANTITATIVE research
SOCIAL support
EDUCATIONAL attainment
DATA analysis software
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
PSYCHOLOGY
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03092402
- Volume :
- 69
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 89703736
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12058