The effect of e-health interventions on meeting the needs of individuals with infertility: a narrative review

Hamidzadeh, Azam; Salehin, Shahrbanoo; Abadi, Tahereh Naseri Boori; Chaman, Reza; Mogharabian, Nasser; Keramat, Afsaneh

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“…Therefore, the proper intervention helps the majority of women facing the couple’s fertility problems to achieve some type of resolution. It has been well-documented that online interventions for infertile individuals can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression [ 8 , 9 , 51 , 70 ]. Besides, identifying factors that influence response to psychological intervention can be highly beneficial.…”

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Predictors of nonresponse to treatment and low adherence to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy in depressed/anxious women facing the couple’s fertility problems: a secondary analysis of a randomized control trial

Shafierizi,

Basirat,

Nasiri-Amiri

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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Background The study aimed to examine the predictors of treatment nonresponse and low adherence to Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy and face-to-face therapy for treating depression and anxiety in women facing the couple’s fertility problems. Methods This is a secondary analysis based on a previous randomized controlled trial including 152 depressed/anxious women facing the couple’s fertility problems. The study defines low adherence as receiving less than 4 sessions (out of 8 sessions). Nonresponse to treatment refers to a < 50% reduction in the anxiety and depression total scores. Results A high level of anxiety/depression score before psychotherapy increases the risk of nonresponse to both Internet-based and face-to-face psychotherapies by 1.4 to 2 times in women facing the couple’s fertility problems after the treatment and in the 6-month follow-up. However, 4 factors, including diagnosis of mixed anxiety and depression, low education level, long marriage duration, and infertility caused by mixed female/male factors, reduced the risk of nonresponse to psychotherapies. Conclusion Women facing the couple’s fertility problems with high depression and anxiety scores are at risk of poor prognosis in response to psychotherapy. Psychologists and healthcare providers of infertility centers should pay more attention to the timely identification and referral of depressed/anxious patients to psychologists.

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Predictors of nonresponse to treatment and low adherence to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy in depressed/anxious women facing the couple’s fertility problems: a secondary analysis of a randomized control trial

Shafierizi,

Basirat,

Nasiri-Amiri

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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Determining the content and needs assessment a mobile-based self-care program in infertile men

Nadjarzadeh,

Fallahzadeh,

Abasi

et al. 2023

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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Background Infertility is a public health problem in the world, using new technology, such as mobile phones, is increasing in the field of health. This study aimed to determine the Necessity of self-care training contents by performing a needs analysis among men with infertility problems to design a mobile phone-based application. Methods Followed by reviewing the related literature, a questionnaire including 40 educational items and seven software features was designed in three general sections and distributed among 30 specialists in nutrition (n = 18) and infertility (n = 12). The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by a panel of experts in nutrition, infertility, and medical informatics. The questionnaire’s reliability was also corroborated by Cronbach’s alpha of 86.4. Results All items related to the software features and most items in the questionnaire were deemed necessary by participants. However, the items: “Occupation and history of chronic diseases” in the demographic information section and “Effects of infertility and food allergy” in the educational section were not confirmed. Conclusion The present findings could not only highlight the patients’ roles in managing their disease but also increase the healthcare workers’ awareness in designing the hospital information system.

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Exploring the urgent need for an online reproductive health education program for infertile couples: A qualitative study

Hamidzadeh,

Keramat,

NaseriBooriAbadi

et al. 2024

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: With the escalating utilization of online health education programs and the growing prevalence of infertility, there is an urgent requirement for a comprehensive and effective online platform that caters to the unique needs of couples facing infertility. This study aims to investigate and understand the needs and potential benefits of implementing an online reproductive health education program for infertile couples. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research was a qualitative study conducted in Shahroud City, Iran from May 2022 to June 2022. Sixteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with infertile people and key informants. Sampling method used in this study was purpose-based with maximum variety. All interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim in Persian and analyzed using conventional content analysis approach. MAXQDA software version 12 was used to facilitate data analysis. RESULTS: From the data analysis, 2 themes, 3 main categories, and 16 subcategories emerged. The themes included “Reproductive Health Education Needs” and “Preferences for Internet-based Reproductive Health Education and Support.” The first theme consisted 2 categories Reproductive health literacy and Emotional and Psychological Support. The second theme included one category: Technical and Logistical Considerations. CONCLUSION: The data analysis of this study has revealed significant insights into the needs and preferences of infertile couples regarding Internet-based reproductive health education and support. These findings provide valuable guidance for the development and implementation of Internet-based reproductive health education programs tailored to the specific needs of infertile couples.

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The effect of e-health interventions on meeting the needs of individuals with infertility: a narrative review

Cited by 3 publications

References 44 publications

Predictors of nonresponse to treatment and low adherence to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy in depressed/anxious women facing the couple’s fertility problems: a secondary analysis of a randomized control trial

Predictors of nonresponse to treatment and low adherence to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy in depressed/anxious women facing the couple’s fertility problems: a secondary analysis of a randomized control trial

Determining the content and needs assessment a mobile-based self-care program in infertile men

Exploring the urgent need for an online reproductive health education program for infertile couples: A qualitative study

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