- Infertility characteristics of the study sample at baseline (N=443).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Family type | |
| Nuclear | 239 (54.0) |
| Extended | 200 (45.1) |
| Period of seeking therapy for infertility in years, mean±SD | 4.2±4.1 |
| Presence of any close relative who suffers from infertility | |
| Yes | 56 (12.6) |
| No | 386 (87.1) |
| Number of IUI or IVF trials, mean±SD | 1.5±1.0 |
| Number of doctors who follow the case, mean±SD | 2.8±2.6 |
| Cost of infertility treatment per month in JD, mean±SD | 190±395 |
| The ART cost is covered by the insurance | |
| Yes | 115 (25.9) |
| No | 328 (74.0) |
| Seeking any psychological consultation for the infertility related stress | |
| Yes | 8 (1.8) |
| No | 304 (68.6) |
Values are presented as a number and precentage (%). Some data was missing, subsequently totals do not always add to 443.
SD: standard deviation, IUI: intrauterine insemination, IVF: in vitro fertilisation, JD: Jordanian dinar, ART: assisted reproductive technologies