The patient speaks : a retrospective analysis of the in-vitro fertilization procedures in a provincial hospital

This exploratory study tracks the experience of nine infertile couples on the In Vitro Fertilization-Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET) programme at a provincial hospital. Various theoretical perspectives are explored vis a vis the role of women in society in relation to their infertility status. Quantitative data was obtained from questionnaires completed; and qualitative data was obtained through the use of in-depth interviews. The study supports the notion that infertility has both a medical and a psychological component, the latter being unaddressed by the infertility team. Infertility is a couple issue and needs to be addressed as such. The study provides guidelines for future service delivery and therapeutic interventive strategies, and concludes that for effective service delivery, a holistic interventive approach with the inclusion of a clinical social worker is imperative.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Social Development

Year dc:date.issued

1995

Author dc:creator

• Liebowitz, Lorraine Elizabeth

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Angless, Teresa M

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17463

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/17463