The effects of infertility on perception of body in pregnancy: A comparative study
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Tarih
2018
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Wiley
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
PurposeThis study aimed to determine the effects of infertility on perception of body in pregnancy. Design and MethodsThis comparative study was conducted with 428 pregnant women (in vitro fertilization [IVF=214, spontaneously conceived/SC=214]). FindingsThe IVF group had a higher body image scale (BIS) score. Moreover, it was observed that the IVF group had more positive views on growth in the abdominal area, gaining weight, and changes in skin. The rates of taking precautions for these changes and thinking that these changes affected sexual life negatively were lower the in the IVF group. Practice ImplicationsInfertility has a positive effect in perception of body in pregnancy.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
body perception, nfertility, pregnancy, perception of body in pregnancy, pregnancy after IVF
Kaynak
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
54
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3
