Infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: a systematic literature review
This review paper examines the disclosure of decision-making and coping mechanisms among women, men, and couples dealing with infertility. The PRISMA review method analyzes 13 articles published between 2000 and 2021. Five themes are identified: openness, topic, social support level, confrontation,...
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| description | This review paper examines the disclosure of decision-making and coping mechanisms among women, men, and couples dealing with infertility. The PRISMA review method analyzes 13 articles published between 2000 and 2021. Five themes are identified: openness, topic, social support level, confrontation, and avoidance. Additionally, the paper integrates social exchange theory to understand better the dynamics of disclosure and support exchange among those navigating infertility. The study recommends the need for more research on men, acknowledging their often marginalized role and the difficulties they face in discussing infertility. The review concludes that coping strategies are crucial in combating the social stigma associated with infertility. |
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| spelling | upm-1167772025-08-12T00:40:29Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116777/ Infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: a systematic literature review Lim, Wai Ping Penny Tham, Jen Sern Osman, Mohd Nizam Omar, Siti Zobidah This review paper examines the disclosure of decision-making and coping mechanisms among women, men, and couples dealing with infertility. The PRISMA review method analyzes 13 articles published between 2000 and 2021. Five themes are identified: openness, topic, social support level, confrontation, and avoidance. Additionally, the paper integrates social exchange theory to understand better the dynamics of disclosure and support exchange among those navigating infertility. The study recommends the need for more research on men, acknowledging their often marginalized role and the difficulties they face in discussing infertility. The review concludes that coping strategies are crucial in combating the social stigma associated with infertility. Universiti Putra Malaysia 2025 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116777/1/116777.pdf Lim, Wai Ping Penny and Tham, Jen Sern and Osman, Mohd Nizam and Omar, Siti Zobidah (2025) Infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: a systematic literature review. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 33 (1). pp. 119-141. ISSN 0128-7702; eISSN: 2231-8534 http://pertanika2.upm.edu.my/pjssh/browse/regular-issue?article=JSSH-9123-2024 10.47836/pjssh.33.1.06 |
| spellingShingle | Lim, Wai Ping Penny Tham, Jen Sern Osman, Mohd Nizam Omar, Siti Zobidah Infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: a systematic literature review |
| title | Infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: a systematic literature review |
| title_full | Infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: a systematic literature review |
| title_fullStr | Infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: a systematic literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: a systematic literature review |
| title_short | Infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: a systematic literature review |
| title_sort | infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: a systematic literature review |
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