LIVED EXPERIENCES OF WOMAN IN RELATION TO INFERTILITY – A REVIEW OF THE QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
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In this article, we have analyzed the experiences of women with infertility. We were interested in what we can learn about their feelings, thoughts and problems by analyzing the results obtained in qualitative research. We analyzed 10 qualitative studies dealing with infertile women. Using the thematic analysis, we identified seven core themes: Motherhood, Stories of Infertility, All Colors of Feelings, Changes in Identity, Complexity of Partnership, Social Environment (Social Support), Coping Strategies. Each selected core theme includes a number of subthemes. The article explains in detail each selected theme, and their justification is supported by appropriate quotations.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22190/FUPSPH2102137J
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