Barriers and enablers to a healthy lifestyle in people with infertility: a qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While there is a recognised role of lifestyle (diet and physical activity) in management of infertility, there is limited research exploring the perspectives of people with infertility in relation to lifestyle management. The aim of this study was to understand the barriers and enablers affecting uptake of lifestyle intervention in people with infertility who were using or seeking fertility treatment.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study was performed. Online interviews were conducted with people with infertility who were using or seeking fertility treatment. Interviews explored barriers and enablers to a healthy lifestyle while attempting conception. Interview questions were informed by the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behaviour (COM-B) model and th

SUBMITTER: Torkel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11974000 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature