Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of comparative effectiveness research, cilt.15, sa.3, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
Aim: To study the effect of infertility support education on treatment outcomes in women with unexplained infertility. Materials & methods: This quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest comparison group was conducted on women aged 19-45 years who were admitted to EO University Health, Practice and Research Hospital Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Private D Health Hospital IVF Clinic with the diagnosis of unexplained infertility and decided to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and were included in the treatment plan. A study group and a control group were formed by randomization method with at least 25 infertile women for each group. Data were collected using the Introductory questionnaire, Fertility Readiness Scale for women receiving fertility support, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II and post-IVF/ICSI success evaluation form. The pretest scales were administered to the education and control groups at the first interview. Infertility support training was given to the education group in three sessions at 15-day intervals. Post-test data were obtained at the interview on the day of ovum pickup. Embryo transfer was performed in 25 infertile women in both groups, and human chorionic gonadotropic hormone evaluation was performed on day 12. Approximately 4 weeks later the presence of a fetal heartbeat was analyzed by reviewing the medical records, and the post-IVF/ICSI success evaluation form was completed. Results: Fetal heartbeat was detected in 15 women in the training group and only in 10 women in the control group, although the pregnancy rate increased after training and this difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Infertility support education has been found to have positive effects on fertility as well as general health. What is this article about? This study explored whether ‘infertility support education’ can help women with unexplained infertility during their tube-baby (IVF) treatment. The education program aimed to increase women’s emotional readiness, support their healthy lifestyle habits and possibly improve early pregnancy results. What did the researchers do? Women with unexplained infertility were randomly placed into two groups. Education group: received three sessions of infertility support education over 45 days; control group: continued routine care. Before and after the program, both groups completed questionnaires about fertility readiness and healthy lifestyle behaviors. After the tube-baby treatment, pregnancy outcomes (fetal heartbeat) were checked. What were the results? Women who received the education showed increase in fertility readiness and healthy lifestyle scores. A fetal heartbeat was found in 15 women in the education group and 10 women in the control group. Although the education group had a higher pregnancy rate, the difference was not statistically significant. What do the results mean and why is this important? The supportive education helped women feel more prepared for treatment and adopt healthier lifestyle habits – two important factors in coping with the emotional and physical challenges of infertility. Although pregnancy results did not differ significantly, the program may still provide meaningful psychological and behavioral benefits for women undergoing tube-baby (IVF) treatment. Further research with larger groups is needed to determine its full impact on pregnancy outcomes.