Exploring women's voices in infertility care in Turkey: A qualitative study of treatment experiences
| dc.contributor.author | Erciyas, Şeyma Kilci | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ekrem, Ebru Cirban | |
| dc.contributor.author | Altıntaş, Ruken Yağız | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kavlak, Oya | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ekrem, Ebru Cirban | |
| dc.contributor.other | Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Hemşirelik Bölümü | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-09-28T07:22:43Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2026 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.department | Fakülteler, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Hemşirelik Bölümü | |
| dc.description.abstract | This qualitative descriptive study explored the physical, emotional, psychological, and social experiences of women undergoing infertility treatment in Turkey. Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with 21 women who had received infertility treatment within the previous year. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Six main themes were identified: healthcare professionals' approach, treatment environment, treatment-related challenges, medication issues, treatment outcomes, and overall experiences. Participants reported a lack of information, financial burdens, physical and psychological side effects of medications, health concerns, and disappointment after treatment failure. Conversely, positive experiences and hopeful outcomes strengthened psychological resilience, while spousal and social support were of critical importance. The findings demonstrate that infertility treatment is not only a medical procedure but also a multidimensional life experience, underlining the need for healthcare professionals to adopt a sensitive and holistic approach. | |
| dc.description.abstract | Cette étude qualitative descriptive a exploré les expériences physiques, émotionnelles, psychologiques et sociales des femmes ayant suivi un traitement d'infertilité en Turquie. Des entretiens semi-structurés en ligne ont été menés auprès de 21 femmes ayant reçu un traitement au cours de l'année précédente. Les données thématique analysées par analyse de contenu inductive. Six thèmes principaux ont émergé : l'approche des professionnels de santé, l'environnement de soins, les difficultés liées au traitement, les effets des médicaments, les résultats du traitement et l'expérience globale. Les participantes ont rapporté un manque d'information, des contraintes financières, des effets secondaires physiques et psychologiques, des inquiétudes pour leur santé et la déception en cas d'échec. Les expériences positives et les perspectives encourageantes ont renforcé la résilience psychologique, tandis que le soutien conjugal et social s'est avéré crucial. Les résultats démontrent que le traitement de l'infertilité est une expérience de vie multidimensionnelle, nécessitant une approche sensible et holistique. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Erciyas, Ş., Ekrem, E., Altıntaş, R., & Kavlak, O.. (2026) Exploring Women's Voices In Infertility Care In Turkey: A Qualitative Study Of Treatment Experiences.. African Journal of Reproductive Health. https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i16.5 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i16.5 | |
| dc.identifier.endpage | 70 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1118-4841 | |
| dc.identifier.issue | 16 | |
| dc.identifier.orcid | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6282-8933 | |
| dc.identifier.orcid | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4442-0675 | |
| dc.identifier.orcid | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7299-8349 | |
| dc.identifier.orcid | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3242-5313 | |
| dc.identifier.pmid | 42670702 | |
| dc.identifier.scopus | 2-s2.0-105048976419 | |
| dc.identifier.scopusquality | Q3 | |
| dc.identifier.startpage | 54 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i16.5 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11772/28055 | |
| dc.identifier.volume | 30 | |
| dc.indekslendigikaynak | Scopus | |
| dc.indekslendigikaynak | PubMed | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Women's Health and Action Research Centre | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | African Journal of Reproductive Health | |
| dc.relation.publicationcategory | Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı | |
| dc.relation.sdg | N/A | |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | |
| dc.subject | In vitro fertilization | |
| dc.subject | Infertility | |
| dc.subject | Qualitative research | |
| dc.subject | Treatment experiences | |
| dc.subject | Women's health | |
| dc.subject | İn vitro fertilizasyon | |
| dc.subject | İnfertilite | |
| dc.subject | Nitel araştırma | |
| dc.subject | Tedavi deneyimleri | |
| dc.subject | Kadın sağlığı | |
| dc.title | Exploring women's voices in infertility care in Turkey: A qualitative study of treatment experiences | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
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