Intersectional analysis of the experiences of women who fail to conceive in low and middle income neighbourhoods of Delhi, India: Findings from a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Experiences of delayed conception and infertility have been reported among women. However, the concept of intersectionality is rarely utilised in studies of infertility, and it is particularly uncommon in research from low- and middle- income countries.

Research question

What are the lived experiences of women with delayed conception in low to -middle income neighbourhoods of Delhi, India?

Methods

This was a qualitative study (n = 35) that recruited women who had failed to conceive after 18 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Data were collected between February and July 2021. Data were collected through focus group discussions in low income to middle income neighbourhoods of Delhi, India. Analysis identified themes related to intersecting axe

SUBMITTER: Adhikary P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11221677 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature