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The role of main families in the quality of infertile couples' life: A study of content analysis
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Mahdi Khanabadi *    , Ferdos Mehdizadeh , Fariba Tabkhi |
| , Allameh Tabatabai University , mehdikhanabadi@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (2360 Views) |
Introduction: the quality of couples' life in Iran have a close relation with the connection and performance of their main families. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of main families in the quality of marital life of infertile couples.
Methods: this study is done with a qualitative approach and data were collected by semi-structured exploratory interview with 15 infertile couples who were selected purposefully among referrals to Yazd Infertility Center. Data from each interview were in a saturation status for the second time. Coding and data analysis was done by content analysis.
Results: According to the analysis of responds, the role of main families in the quality of marital life of infertile couples can be sorted in 129 first content, 22 categories, 9 sub-contents and 4 main contents such as "informative & thoughtful interface of families with infertility", "support and help of families in all aspects", "good relation of main families" and "the role of families in couples compatibility and the sustainability of marriage".
Conclusion: The health of the main families of an infertile couple and their social support by accepting the problem of infertility of the couple and empathy and consensus with the couple, can play an effective role in their better adaptation to this crisis.The results of this study can help couples therapists working in the field of education and counseling with infertile couples to pay serious attention to the main family system in this regard and related interventions, as well as to couples and main families to help increase the level Marital Satisfaction to be effective with the relationship. |
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| Keywords: main families, marital life quality, infertile couples, content analysis |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2020/10/5 | Accepted: 2021/02/28 | Published: 2021/02/28 | ePublished: 2021/02/28
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