Keywords
group psychological support
women
assisted reproduction treatments
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Abstract
Study question: Does participation in group psychological support for women undergoing assisted reproductive treatments provide emotional relief and positively impact quality of life and treatment adherence? Summary answer: Group psychological support is associated with significant emotional relief and improved adherence to assisted reproductive treatments. What is known already: Assisted reproductive treatments are frequently associated with high levels of emotional stress due to uncertainty, invasive procedures, complex emotions, and financial concerns. Adequate psychological support is essential to protect emotional well-being during treatment. Study design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Materials and methods: A structured, self-administered survey was conducted with 84 women who participated in Somos Grupo de Mujeres Más (SGM+) psychological support groups in a hybrid (virtual/in-person) format while undergoing assisted reproductive treatments. Sociodemographic, emotional, and treatment adherence variables were analyzed using descriptive statistics and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Main results: Emotional relief was reported by 89.3% of participants (95% CI: 82.7–95.9%). In addition, 73.8% reported continuing medical treatment due to participation in the groups (95% CI: 64.4–83.2%). Limitations: Cross-sectional design and small convenience sample. Wider implications: Group psychological support is an effective strategy to reduce emotional vulnerability and improve adherence to assisted reproduction treatments, supporting its integration into interdisciplinary reproductive health care.
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