Perceived Psychosocial Causes Of Infertility Among Women Of Child Bearing Age In Ose Local Government Area, Ondo State

1.3 AIMS OF THE STUDY

The major purpose of this study is to examine perceived psychological causes of infertility among women of child bearing age. Other general objectives of the study are:

1. To examine the awareness of infertility in among women of child bearing age in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state

2. To examine the psychosocial challenges faced by infertile women in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state.

3. To examine the impact of psychosocial causes of infertility on women of child bearing age in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state.

4. To examine the social consequences of infertility among  women of  child bearing  age  in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state

5. To identify the coping strategies childless women have to deal with infertility related problems in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state

6. To examine the preventive methods of infertility among women of child bearing age.

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1. How is the awareness of infertility in among women of child bearing age in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state?

2. What are the psychosocial challenges faced by infertile women in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state?

3. What are the impacts of psychosocial causes of infertility on women of child bearing age in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state?

4. What are the social consequences of infertility among women of child bearing age in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state?

5. What are the coping strategies childless women have to deal with infertility related problems in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state?

6. What are the preventive methods of infertility among women of child bearing age?

1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS

H0: There is no impact of psychosocial causes of infertility on women of child bearing age in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state.

H1: There is a significant impact of psychosocial causes of infertility on women of child bearing age in Ose L.G.A, Ondo state.

1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The result of this research work will be useful to the public. Because it will create awareness on the social consequences of infertility on women of child bearing age and the role it needs to play to curb this menace in our society. The women themselves will benefit from this research work as it will enable them to identify the problems associated with infertility which is not solely a medical problem because resultant psychosocial consequences such as anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, and societal stigmatisation have been reported. It will also benefit those in Public health because there is need for an intricate communal relationship between an individual and the environment and since infertility affects the complete living experience both qualitatively and quantitatively it goes beyond individual problems to a societal problem. The necessity to give women more attention and advocacy is obvious, therefore information from this study will be used by the policy makers and program managers in addressing the needs of women with infertility today and come up with effective interventions to help in the reduction of infertility among women of child bearing age. Findings of the study will also help focus attention on appropriate interventions responsive to the reproductive needs of women by strengthening friendly health services and promoting a safe and supportive social environment in which they can thrive. It will also show coping strategies in managing infertility among women and couples through guidance and counselling services.

1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 

The study is based on perceived psychological causes of infertility among women of child bearing age in Ose Local Government Area, Ondo state.

1.8 LIMITATION OF STUDY

Financial constraint- Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).

Time constraint- The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work.

1.9 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Infertility: Infertility is “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.” It can also be defined as the inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting couple to achieve pregnancy in one year. The male partner can be evaluated for infertility or sub-fertility using a variety of clinical interventions, and also from a laboratory evaluation of semen.

Perceptions: Perceptions were defined as the attitudes towards infertility.

Psychosocial: Relating to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behaviour. The psychosocial approach looks at individuals in the context of the combined influence that psychological factors and the surrounding social environment have on their physical and mental wellness and their ability to function. This approach is used in a broad range of helping professions in health and social care settings as well as by medical and social scientist.