Table 1 Schedule of the health education program’s content
Day | Session | Topic | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
First day Second day | 1 2 | Orientation of the study and it is nature and gain women participation agreement Pre-test Understanding infertility | Introduction to infertility, its causes, factors that affect fertility, the different types of infertility treatments, and introduction to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and injection process |
Third day | 3 | Revision of the previous session In vitro fertilization (IVF) process | Explanation of the IVF process, potential outcomes and risks associated with IVF, overview of medications used in IVF, importance of timing of medications and injections, and strategies to reduce discomfort and side effects associated with injections and medication |
Fourth day | 4 | Revision of the previous session Injection process | Instructions on how to give injections, a demonstration of the injection procedure, the significance of properly storing and disposing of medications, approaches for managing potential adverse injection effects, the significance of adhering to the injection schedule, and the value of communicating with the healthcare provider are all covered |
Fifth day | 5 | Revision of the previous session Coping strategies | Understanding the causes of stress and anxiety during IVF treatment, how to deal with stress and anxiety using relaxation techniques, meditation, and other coping strategies, the significance of self-care during the treatment process, strategies to improve communication and coping with partner and family members, and an overview of counseling and support services available to IVF patients |
Sixth day | 6 | Revision of the previous session Nutrition and lifestyle Post-test | The impact of nutrition and lifestyle factors on fertility, recommended nutrition and lifestyle practices during IVF treatment, importance of exercise, and sleep hygiene |