Information needs of people seeking fertility services in Canada: a mixed methods analysis

Autor: Marie-Eve Lemoine, Siobhan Bernadette Laura O'Connell, Paul Henry Grunberg, Karolanne Gagné, Carolyn Ells, Phyllis Zelkowitz

Publikováno v: Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 104-127 (2021)

Background Infertility is a challenging experience associated with high levels of psychological distress. Many people seeking fertility services use the internet to obtain information about their conditions and treatments. Objectives This mixed-metho

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An mHealth App to Support Fertility Patients Navigating the World of Infertility (Infotility): Development and Usability Study

Autor: Katya Kruglova, Siobhan Bernadette Laura O'Connell, Shrinkhala Dawadi, Eden Noah Gelgoot, Skye A Miner, Stephanie Robins, Joy Schinazi, Phyllis Zelkowitz

Publikováno v: JMIR Formative Research, Vol 5, Iss 10, p e28136 (2021)

BackgroundThe experience of infertility and its treatment engenders considerable stress and is often described as an emotional rollercoaster. A mobile health (mHealth) app may be a novel solution to address the psychoeducational and psychosocial supp

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/a84aa5fafce7466cbe2ce01ea24ae538

‘I felt less alone knowing I could contribute to the forum’: psychological distress and use of an online infertility peer support forum

Autor: Zeev Rosberger, Cindy-Lee Dennis, Deborah Da Costa, Eden Noah Gelgoot, Paul H Grunberg, Phyllis Zelkowitz, Siobhan Bernadette Laura O'Connell, Joy Schinazi

Publikováno v: Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 128-148 (2021)
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Background Feelings of loss, shame and stigmatization, reduced quality of life, isolation and loneliness are common among men and women with infertility. Fertility patients may seek peer mentoring and support, specifically through the use of online f

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https://doaj.org/article/a37a7de0893241ab87d68583ce6be461

Evaluation of a Mobile Health App Offering Fertility Information to Male Patients With Cancer: Usability Study (Preprint)

Autor: Eden Noah Gelgoot, Katya Kruglova, Peter Chan, Kirk Lo, Zeev Rosberger, Philippa Chown, Jordana Kazdan, Siobhan Bernadette Laura O’Connell, Phyllis Zelkowitz

BACKGROUND Cancer and its treatment can adversely affect male fertility. Although sperm banking is an effective fertility preservation method, there is an unmet need for information and support surrounding these issues. OBJECTIVE This usability study

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https://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.33594

An mHealth App to Support Fertility Patients Navigating the World of Infertility (Infotility): Development and Usability Study

Autor: Eden Noah Gelgoot, Joy Schinazi, Siobhan Bernadette Laura O'Connell, Skye A Miner, Katya Kruglova, Stephanie Robins, Shrinkhala Dawadi, Phyllis Zelkowitz

Publikováno v: JMIR Formative Research

Background The experience of infertility and its treatment engenders considerable stress and is often described as an emotional rollercoaster. A mobile health (mHealth) app may be a novel solution to address the psychoeducational and psychosocial sup

Externí odkaz: https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::197da9998c124116f263ff3453daf63b
https://doi.org/10.2196/28136