Abstract
Abstract Date Presented 4/20/2018 This study explored how infertility may influence roles and occupational engagement. Findings resulted in two themes: (1) impact on occupations (functioning less, put on hold, and specific impact) and (2) impact on roles (isolation, misunderstood, specific impact, and acceptance). Primary Author and Speaker: Megan Edwards Collins
Highlights
Infertility impacts approximately 16% of couples in the United Statesroughly five million individuals
The phenomenon being explored was the experience of infertility, how it impacts the roles and occupations of women
A 46 years old participant was included as she experienced infertility when she was younger
Summary
Infertility impacts approximately 16% of couples in the United Statesroughly five million individuals. Methods: 21 participants, females ranging in age from 20 to 46 years and experiencing infertility, participated in this qualitative, phenomenological research study They partook in two telephone interviews aimed at exploring how infertility has impacted their roles and daily occupations. The emotional impact infertility may have on women, in addition to the physical and time constraints involved with pursuing fertility treatments, frequently resulted in decreased occupational engagement and fulfillment of roles as spouse or friend. Those experiencing infertility need more resources and support to navigate their journey
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