Psychological intervention to strengthen resilience in the infertile couple during the artificial insemination period

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RESILIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, POSITIVE, INSEMINATION, ARTIFICIAL.

Abstract

Introduction: Infertility has become increasingly prevalent in today's societies. The strengthening of the dyad's resilient capacities in the face of the crisis generated by the inability to procreate favors the dynamic functioning of infertile couples. The Positive Psychology approach allows the enhancement of positive emotions that support the efficacy of the treatment.

Objective: to develop a psychological intervention to strengthen resilience in infertile couples during artificial insemination, in couples attending the Centre for Assisted Reproduction of the "Abel Santamaría" Hospital in Pinar del Río.

Methods: longitudinal study, of mixed approach, the sample consisted of 11 couples undergoing artificial insemination, attended at the Reproduction Centre of the "Abel Santamaría" Hospital in Pinar del Río, between December 2021 and April 2022.

Results: the levels of resilience of the couples were raised to medium-high levels, manifested by a capacity to solve problems with creative alternatives, self-confidence and a positive attitude towards the insemination treatment, and the values of self-efficacy, autonomy and self-esteem were modified to medium-high levels.

Conclusions: The psychological intervention implemented proved to be effective in strengthening resilience in infertile couples during insemination, it managed to promote the resilience of the couple and the knowledge of the strengths of each member, it stimulated positive emotions and attitudes towards insemination to increase success in insemination and in everyday life situations.

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Arelys Pérez-Figueroa, Hospital General Docente Abel Santamaría Cuadrado

Soy Licenciada en Psicología, graduada de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río, actualmente trabajo en el Hospital Abel Santamaría como parte del equipo multidiscipinario que atiende a la pareja infertil, soy Profesora Asistente de la propia Universidad de la carrera de Medicina, soy Master en Psicología Clínica  y Aspirante a Doctor  en Ciencias Psicológicas.

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2023-10-17

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Pérez-Figueroa A, González-Betancourt L, Becerra-Zayas N, Valdés Arencibia Y, Valladares-Hernández MDC. Psychological intervention to strengthen resilience in the infertile couple during the artificial insemination period. Rev Ciencias Médicas [Internet]. 2023 Oct. 17 [cited 2025 Aug. 22];27:e5957. Available from: https://revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/5957

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Vol. 27 (2023): (Sistema de Publicación Continua)

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