Insights Into the Expectations of Infertile Men Regarding Multidisciplinary Reproductive Health Services
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: AIM: This qualitative study sheds light on the expectations of infertile men regarding reproductive health services. DESIGN: This descriptive qualitative study employed an inductive content analysis approach. METHODS: In 2023, nurse researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 13 men with primary infertility using a semi-structured approach. The collected data were analysed using Graneheim and Lundman's inductive content analysis method, adhering to Guba and Lincoln's standards to ensure trustworthiness. RESULTS: The analysis identified the central theme, 'Male Infertility: Awareness, Support and Participation,' as well as three categories: Male Infertility Awareness, which involves spreading the word in various ways; Male Infertility Support, encompassing all professional expertise; and Male Infertility Programme, which involves couples' joint participation in treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Men seeking reproductive health services necessitate a comprehensive treatment approach involving education, consultations with specialists and couple-centred care. This finding highlights the importance of multidisciplinary reproductive health services, which can help healthcare providers, nurses and policymakers enhance the quality of care for men and couples with male infertility. Adopting a multifaceted approach incorporating nursing skills and competencies can promote more inclusive and culturally sensitive patient-centred care in reproductive health services. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Individuals with lived experiences analysed and interpreted data.
Source: Health Expectations
DOI: 10.1111/hex.70327
Language: English
Subfield: Reproductive Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $4,190
OpenAlex ID: W4411895978