The association of psychological well-being and fertility intention in parents of children with intellectual disability

Sheidanik, Sepideh; Savabi-Esfahani, Mitra; Ghamarani, Amir; Amir, Eitan

doi:10.4103/jehp.jehp_679_20

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“…The interviewer did not know most of the participants before the study, and the lack of previous rapport could have affected the extent the participants were willing to share details of events or provide deeper reflections on their psyche and thought processes. [ 29 30 ] Second, this study was conducted only among PLHIV in monogamous marriage or cohabitation who did not identify as LGBTQIA+, and thus, the study findings may not be generalizable to those in more casual or less heteronormative relationships.…”

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Fertility desire among HIV-positive individuals in the Chinese sociocultural context: A qualitative study

Guo

Chongsuvivatwong

Songwathana

et al. 2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: China's recent change from a one-child policy to a two-child policy has urged many couples/families to consider having a child or an additional child. However, little is known about such fertility desire among heterosexual couples with at least one human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive partner. The objective of this qualitative study was to describe fertility desire and its motivating factors and barriers among people living with HIV (PLHIV). MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews in 31 patients at an antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic in Kunming, China, from October to December 2020. We included only patients in a sexually active heterosexual relationship with no more than one child. Participants gave verbal informed consent before participation. Interview recordings were transcribed verbatim, translated into English, and then analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Participants who reported fertility desire were mostly male, while participants who reported no fertility desire were mostly female. Study participants reported motivating factors and barriers that were identical to HIV-negative persons such as 1) social norms, 2) Chinese sociocultural factors, 3) the government's two-child policy, and 4) the financial burden of having children. However, study participants also reported motivating factors and barriers unique to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive individuals that included 1) the availability of ART and prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission services, 2) health-related concerns, 3) stigma and discrimination against PLHIV, and 4) the additional cost of child-rearing when HIV-positive. CONCLUSIONS: The study findings highlighted major areas of concern for relevant stakeholders. The development of PLHIV-specific health policy should consider the PLHIV-specific motivating factors and barriers reported in this study. However, social desirability and lack of generalizability should also be considered in the interpretation of this study's findings.

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Fertility desire among HIV-positive individuals in the Chinese sociocultural context: A qualitative study

Guo

Chongsuvivatwong

Songwathana

et al. 2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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A proposal to activate the role of early intervention programs for the rehabilitation of mothers of children with Down syndrome, in light of the Saudi vision 2030

Rubaie

2022

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BACKGROUND: Early intervention programs are supremacy in health, psychological, social, and sports care policies in many developed countries, considering the necessity to identify the circumstances and any support required as soon as possible. Consequently, understanding the critical role of mothers of children with Down syndrome in meeting the needs of their children is crucial, as well as developing their capacity to make positive contributions to the psychosocial harmony of their children. Hence, this study aims at determining the real role of early intervention programs in the rehabilitation of mothers of children with Down syndrome and identifying the obstacles that prevent early intervention services and programs from achieving their objective and how to treat it. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The descriptive-analytical approach was used. In order to achieve these objectives, an online questionnaire consisting of (88) phrases, divided into three areas, was applied to (20) mothers of children with Down syndrome. RESULTS: The assessment study concluded several results from the mothers' perspective, indicating that cognitive qualifications were highest at an average of 52.66%, followed by educational qualifications at an average of 50.73%, social qualification at an average of 48.78%, and religious qualification at an average of 48.33%. Finally, psychological qualifications were lowest at an average of 45.22%. The approval rate of all these proposals exceeded 90%. CONCLUSION: Based on these results, a proposal for activating early intervention programs for the rehabilitation of mothers of children with Down syndrome, in light of the Saudi Vision 2030, was set. It was also recommended to give continuous and intensive courses to mothers, in order to improve their children's skills and self-sufficiency.

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The association of psychological well-being and fertility intention in parents of children with intellectual disability

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Fertility desire among HIV-positive individuals in the Chinese sociocultural context: A qualitative study

Fertility desire among HIV-positive individuals in the Chinese sociocultural context: A qualitative study

A proposal to activate the role of early intervention programs for the rehabilitation of mothers of children with Down syndrome, in light of the Saudi vision 2030

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