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Barriers and Enablers to a Healthy Lifestyle in People With Infertility

A mixed-methods systematic review

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This mixed-methods systematic review explores the barriers and enablers to adopting a healthy lifestyle in individuals with infertility, from the perspectives of both patients and healthcare professionals. Using the COM-B model and Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), the study identifies factors such as emotional and environmental barriers, gaps in health professional training, and lack of resources that impede lifestyle changes. The findings emphasize the importance of individualized, patient-centered interventions that integrate mental health strategies, digital tools, and behavioral change techniques like goal setting and self-monitoring. The study offers actionable recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for infertility management.

This course is based on the reading online article, Barriers and Enablers to a Healthy Lifestyle in People With Infertility created by Sophia Torkel, APD et al in 2024.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Human Reproduction Update May 2024

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Sophia Torkel, APD

Dr. Sophia Torkel is a lead researcher at the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University. Her expertise lies in public health and behavioral interventions for chronic conditions. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Rui Wang, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Rui Wang is a researcher in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University. He specializes in clinical research related to reproductive health. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Analyze the barriers and enablers to healthy lifestyle changes in individuals with infertility, using the COM-B model and TDF framework.
  2. 2 Evaluate the role of healthcare professionals in facilitating lifestyle changes and the importance of addressing resource and knowledge gaps.
  3. 3 Develop strategies for creating tailored, sustainable lifestyle interventions for individuals with infertility, incorporating digital tools and mental health components.

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