Fertility-Preservation Knowledge, Perceived Barriers, and Tokophobia Among Female Oncology Patients: The Moderating Role of Psychological Capital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tokophobia, or fear of childbirth, is a significant psychological concern for female oncology patients, particularly those considering fertility preservation therapies.

Aim

This study investigates the relationships between perceived barriers, knowledge of fertility preservation therapies, psychological capital, and tokophobia and explores the moderating role of psychological capital in these relationships.

Methods

Cross-sectional quantitative research was conducted among 312 female oncology patients. Data were collected using validated scales to measure barriers, knowledge, psychological capital, and tokophobia. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and moderation analysis using the PROCESS macro for SPSS examined the role of psychological capital i

SUBMITTER: Hussien SMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12457756 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature