Inm-4: The Effect of Midwives Training in Stress Reduction of Infertile Couples

Background: A study to assess the effectiveness of patient education program focused on improving knowledge in reducing stress among primary infertile couples undergoing ART in Royan Institute. Materials and Methods: In total, 50 primary infertile Couples fulfilling the inclusion criteria undergoing ART, 25 each in experimental and control groups completed the intervention. A well educated and experienced Midwife conducted educational courses offered. The effectiveness regarding infertility-related stress was assessed by questionnaire immediately before and after the intervention in experimental group; whereas control group received no training. Results: It seems that there are no differences in infertility-related stress at base line between the two groups studied. Women and men changed occurrence, frequency and content of communication with clinical team. The intervention resulted in important perceived improvement in the participants’ competence to actively manage changes in their process. Conclusion: The performance of new reproductive technologies will make education and training necessary before treatment initiation.