Psychology and adaptation of couples during in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer: a qualitative study
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2020.03.001
- VernacularTitle:夫妻双方在体外受精-胚胎移植过程中心理及适应情况的质性研究
- Author:
Chenglu ZHANG
1
;
Yuhong LI
;
Guiying LUO
;
Tingyu MU
Author Information
1. 安徽医科大学护理学院
- Keywords:
Infertility;
Sterility Fertilization in vitro-embryo transfer;
Psychological pressure;
Spouses;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2020;26(3):281-286
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the psychology and inter-adaptation of patients with in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) and their spouses. Methods From August to November 2017, this study selected 13 females with IVF-ET and 13 spouses in Reproduction Center of a Class Ⅲ Grade A hospital in Anhui Province as subjects by purposive sampling. In-depth semi-structured and individualized interview was carried out for those subjects with the phenomenology study of qualitative research. Colaizzi 7-step analysis was used to sort out and analyze interview data. Results Psychological pressure was common in patients with IVF-ET and their spouses and interacted with each other. Totals of four themes were extracted separately, in patients: (1)being worried about IVF-ET and marital status; (2)bearing stress from family, social and themselves; (3)changes of life style and relationship between husband and wife; (4)coping with stress and adjustment mode solely; in spouses: (1)being worried about IVF-ET and physical condition of their wives;(2)bearing stress from family, work and economy;(3)changes of life style and relationship between husband and wife, (4)lack of coping with stress and adjustment mode. Conclusions We should pay attention to psychological pressure and interaction of IVF-ET patients and their spouses, influence of spouse support and coping style on psychology of IVF-ET patients. Take professional measures to improve the pregnancy outcome by providing targeted health guide and psychological intervention for couples.
