ArticleHuman reproduction open2023
Stimulating fertility awareness: the importance of getting the language right.
Article in Human reproduction open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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- What Does 'Preconception Health' Mean to People? A Public Consultation on Awareness and Use of Language.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
- Fertility education: recommendations for developing and implementing tools to improve fertility literacy†.Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · 2024Article
- Exploring the urgent need for an online reproductive health education program for infertile couples: A qualitative study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- The effect of an educational animation on knowledge of testicular health and fertility of adolescents.Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · 2023Article
- Algorithms, allyship, and advice: A qualitative analysis of fertility tracker marketing.Digital healthArticle
- The time has come for a UK-wide menopause education and support programme: InTune.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
While education about fertility is not intrinsically controversial, finding the right language to communicate the topic can be challenging, as there are several risks of unintended negative effects such as dissonance, anxiety, culpability, and stigma due to social norming. In this article, we share some of our learnings from promoting fertility awareness in the hope that they will inspire further debate and research on this topic. Starting from the ethical principles of respect for reproductive autonomy, avoiding harm (in terms of stigma or anxiety) and inclusivity, we have formulated five recommendations: (i) frame fertility awareness messages with (reproductive) autonomy in mind and aim to be inclusive of those who do not represent the traditional nuclear family; (ii) be empathetic and steer clear of blame; (iii) avoid scaremongering and offer a positive angle; (iv) give due consideration to both women and men in fertility health messaging; and (v) tailor the messages to particular contexts and audiences and develop resources in close collaboration with the target groups.
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