Exploring women's voices in infertility care in Turkey: A qualitative study of treatment experiences

dc.contributor.authorErciyas, Şeyma Kilci
dc.contributor.authorEkrem, Ebru Cirban
dc.contributor.authorAltıntaş, Ruken Yağız
dc.contributor.authorKavlak, Oya
dc.contributor.authorEkrem, Ebru Cirban
dc.contributor.otherSağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Hemşirelik Bölümü
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-28T07:22:43Z
dc.date.created2026
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentFakülteler, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Hemşirelik Bölümü
dc.description.abstractThis 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.abstractCette 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.citationErciyas, 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.doi10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i16.5
dc.identifier.endpage70
dc.identifier.issn1118-4841
dc.identifier.issue16
dc.identifier.orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6282-8933
dc.identifier.orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4442-0675
dc.identifier.orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7299-8349
dc.identifier.orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3242-5313
dc.identifier.pmid42670702
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105048976419
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.startpage54
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i16.5
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11772/28055
dc.identifier.volume30
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWomen's Health and Action Research Centre
dc.relation.ispartofAfrican Journal of Reproductive Health
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.relation.sdgN/A
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subjectIn vitro fertilization
dc.subjectInfertility
dc.subjectQualitative research
dc.subjectTreatment experiences
dc.subjectWomen's health
dc.subjectİn vitro fertilizasyon
dc.subjectİnfertilite
dc.subjectNitel araştırma
dc.subjectTedavi deneyimleri
dc.subjectKadın sağlığı
dc.titleExploring women's voices in infertility care in Turkey: A qualitative study of treatment experiences
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