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Observational studyWomen's health (London, England)

"Infertility frightened me": Violence among infertile couples in Jordan.

Rachel Hall-Clifford, Zaid Al Hamdan, Irina Bergenfeld, Hala Bawadi, Wardha Mowla, Jehan Hamdaneh, Hussein Al Salem, Cari Jo Clark

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Rachel Hall-CliffordCenter for the Study of Human Health, Department of Sociology, Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1051-5230
Zaid Al HamdanSchool of Nursing and Health Management, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Irina BergenfeldRollins School of Public Health, Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, USA.
Hala BawadiSchool of Midwifery and Maternity, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Wardha MowlaRollins School of Public Health, Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, USA.ORCID 0009-0007-8616-8371
Jehan HamdanehDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director of the In Vitro Fertilization Center, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid, Jordan.
Hussein Al SalemInstitute for Family Health, Amman, Jordan.
Cari Jo ClarkRollins School of Public Health, Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundWomen in couples experiencing infertility are at heightened risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) from husbands and domestic violence (DV) from family. Couples experiencing infertility in Jordan, a patriarchal culture with high rates of IPV and DV, are particularly vulnerable. This article explores the gendered similarities and differences in the experiences of mental health, social support, exclusion, and IPV.

objectivesThe objectives of this study are to understand both men and women's perspectives on their experiences of infertility and to develop intervention strategies to reduce IPV among married couples experiencing infertility.

designThis study is a descriptive, observational study.

methodsThrough quantitative surveys and in-depth qualitative interviews, we examined key themes including: challenges to mental health and well-being; reproductive health and fertility care-seeking; experiences of shame, isolation, and discrimination; coping skills; sources of support; and challenges within spousal and family relationships.

resultsIn this article, we analyze primary areas of gender discordance and discuss how gendered experiences can shape implementation of psychosocial support intervention programs to prevent IPV. Our findings provide important insight into facilitators and barriers to prevention of IPV in this vulnerable group.

conclusionWe conclude that providing both women and men with culturally appropriate support during fertility treatment-seeking can improve psychosocial health and couple functioning and ultimately to reduce the occurrence of IPV in this vulnerable population.

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InfertilityIntimate Partner ViolenceSpousesAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultFemaleHumansJordanMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSocial Supportbarriers and facilitators to carefertilitystigmaviolence

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PMCPMC11869262

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