"Infertility frightened me": Violence among infertile couples in Jordan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women in couples experiencing infertility are at heightened risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) from husbands and domestic violence (DV) from family. Couples experiencing infertility in Jordan, a patriarchal culture with high rates of IPV and DV, are particularly vulnerable. This article explores the gendered similarities and differences in the experiences of mental health, social support, exclusion, and IPV.

Objectives

The objectives of this study are to understand both men and women's perspectives on their experiences of infertility and to develop intervention strategies to reduce IPV among married couples experiencing infertility.

Design

This study is a descriptive, observational study.

Methods

Through quantitative surveys and in-depth qualit

SUBMITTER: Hall-Clifford R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869262 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature