Effect of Maternity-Led Pro-Fertility Lifestyle Intervention on Health-Promoting Behaviors of Women undergoing Infertility Treatment

M. Omar Masoud, Ayat; Mohamed Ahmed Madkour, Asmaa; Yahya Abdelrhman, Mohamed; Gaber Zaghloul, Mervat; Mostafa Abd Elzaher, Omima; Ahmed Abdelhafez, Amal

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2023.293041

Effect of Maternity-Led Pro-Fertility Lifestyle Intervention on Health-Promoting Behaviors of Women undergoing Infertility Treatment

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor of Maternity and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt

² lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt.

³ lecturer of Obstetric and Gynecological, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt.

⁴ Assistant Professor of Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Portsaid University, Egypt.

⁵ Assistant Professor of Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.

10.21608/ejhc.2023.293041

Abstract

Background: Improving infertile couples' lifestyles resulted in improved performance, higher quality of life, and lower health-care costs. Aim of the study: Assess the effects of a maternity-led pro-fertility promoting lifestyle intervention on the improvements of health-promoting behaviors of women undergoing infertility treatment. Design: A quasi-experimental one-group (pre-test and post-test) research design was adopted which was conducted in the Gynecological outpatient clinic at the private Ajyal hospital in Sohag, Egypt. Sample: A purposive sample of 94 infertile women were recruited for this study. Tools: Two tools were used: Tool(1) A scheduled interview questionnaire.Tool(2) Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile [HPLP II] (Adult Version). Results : The total mean score of the health-promoting lifestyle profile domains, including health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, spiritual growth, personal relationships, and stress management, were significantly improved in post-intervention study participants' women compared to pre-intervention study participants' women (p . 0.001) Conclusion: A maternity-led pro-fertility-promoting lifestyle intervention was found to be successful in altering lifestyle risk factors for infertility and enhancing the effectiveness of infertility therapy by boosting pregnancy rates and correcting risk factors. Recommendations: The maternity-led pro-fertility lifestyle intervention must be clinically applicable and integrated into routine practise for infertile patients. Prioritize a healthy lifestyle above ART by adopting a pro-fertility health-promoting lifestyle.

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