Addressing the Rehabilitation Needs of Women Experiencing Infertility in Ethiopia
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Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15464421 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Bilen Mekonnen Araya (0000-0002-1089-8585, Queen's University, corresponding author), Maria P Velez (0000-0003-4834-8279, Queen's University), Kassahun Alemu Gelaye (0000-0003-4647-5178, University of Gondar), Silke Dyer (0000-0003-3338-4189, University of Cape Town), Heather M Aldersey (0000-0001-7763-5934, Queen's University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 475-475 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph21040475 |
| PMID | 38673386 |
| OpenAlex | W4394812569 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 53 |
The psychological, social, and financial disabilities caused by infertility are significant for women, particularly those living in low- and middle-income countries such as Ethiopia. Although rehabilitation can be an important form of support for such women, infertility is frequently overlooked as a disability or potential target of rehabilitation interventions. This study aimed to determine what rehabilitation-related services and supports are available for women experiencing infertility in Ethiopia. We used an Interpretive Description design. We purposefully selected fourteen rehabilitation, medical, and policy service providers from diverse institutions across three geographical locations. We used semi-structured questions during our in-person and telephone interviews. The data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis with the assistance of NVivo. We identified five main themes, including (a) policies related to infertility, (b) the concept that disabilities are physically visible fails to recognize infertility, (c) the need for rehabilitation services for women with infertility, (d) the importance of wellness services for women experiencing infertility, and (e) the role of religion in rehabilitation services. In conclusion, it is essential to strengthen the policies around infertility, incorporate rehabilitation services in fertility care, and view infertility as a disabling condition for women who experience it in Ethiopia
Action (physics · Business · Childlessness · Environmental health · Family medicine · Fertility · Infertility · Physical therapy · Population · Pregnancy · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Service (business · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy · Medicine · Nursing · Ovarian function and disorders · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Rehabilitation
National, Regional, and Global Trends in Infertility Prevalence Since 1990
International estimates of infertility prevalence and treatment-seeking
The International Glossary on Infertility and Fertility Care, 2017†‡§
The Role of Spirituality and Religiosity in Subjective Well-Being of Individuals With Different Religious Status
Speculative method in digital education research
Interpretive description
Spiritual and Religious Issues of Stigmatization Women with Infertility
How Infertility Patients and Providers View and Confront Religious and Spiritual Issues
Interpretive Description
Language differences in qualitative research
Reflecting on reflexive thematic analysis
Infertility policy analysis
Is Being Childless Detrimental to a Woman's Health and Well-Being Across Her Life Course
One size fits all? What counts as quality practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis
Specifying the effects of religion on medical helpseeking
Sample Size in Qualitative Interview Studies
The Analytic Challenge in Interpretive Description
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |