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Acceptability of a home monitor used to aid in conception: psychosocial factors and couple dynamics

Severy LJ et al., 2005

Contraception, 73(1), 65-71

DOI 10.1016/j.contraception.2005.07.008 PMID 16371298 Source

Abstract

Background

Assessing the psychological acceptability of technologies designed to assist couples in achieving pregnancy is complex.

Objective

The current study developed measures relating to the impact of one such technology on 52 couples' relationships, their feelings relating to pregnancy status and their feelings about the technology itself.

Methods

Pregnancy status and daily logs of sexual activity were recorded for four menstrual cycles, in addition to the completion of acceptability questionnaires.

Results

Baseline acceptability measures were more favorable among couples eventually achieving pregnancy. For couples not becoming pregnant, acceptability declined over time and relationships became more strained. Behavioral data clearly indicated a "targeting" and focusing of sexual activity in response to the information displayed by the monitor.

Conclusion

Expectations of success, couple disagreements about prior failure and partner communication patterns appear to be related to pregnancy success when using such technology.

Topics

Diagnostics > Biomarker Monitoring > Urinary MetabolitesInfertility > Couple-Based > CounselingBody Literacy > Patient Empowerment > Self-AdvocacyMenstrual Cycle > Cycle Charting > Clinical Application
home fertility monitor acceptability, ovulation monitor couple dynamics, fertility tracking technology relationships, home ovulation monitor conception, couple communication fertility tracking, fertility monitor psychological impact, ovulation prediction technology acceptability, home fertility device couple stress, conception attempt monitoring couples, fertility awareness technology relationships

Cite this article

Severy, L. J., Robinson, J., Findley-Klein, C., & McNulty, J. (2005). Acceptability of a home monitor used to aid in conception: psychosocial factors and couple dynamics. *Contraception*, *73*(1), 65-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2005.07.008

Keywords

Adult, Coitus, Emotions, Female, Humans, Infertility, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Menstrual Cycle, Middle Aged, Ovulation Detection, Patient Satisfaction, Pregnancy, Surveys and Questionnaires

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