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Addressing the Rehabilitation Needs of Women Experiencing Infertility in Ethiopia: Time for Action.
Araya, Bilen Mekonnen; Velez, Maria P; Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu; Dyer, Silke; Aldersey, Heather M.
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  • Araya BM; Department of Rehabilitation Science, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, 31 George St., Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada.
  • Velez MP; Department of Clinical Midwifery, School of Midwifery, University of Gondar, Gondar P.O. Box 196, Ethiopia.
  • Gelaye KA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7, Canada.
  • Dyer S; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar P.O. Box 196, Ethiopia.
  • Aldersey HM; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Groote Schuur Hospital and Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7701, South Africa.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 21(4)2024 Apr 13.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38673386
ABSTRACT
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.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Infertilidad Femenina Límite: Adult / Female / Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Int J Environ Res Public Health Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Canadá Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Infertilidad Femenina Límite: Adult / Female / Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Int J Environ Res Public Health Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Canadá Pais de publicación: Suiza