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Table 1 The interview topic guide

From: Experiences of infertile women pursuing treatment in Kenya: a qualitative study

Title: “Experiences of infertile women pursuing treatment in Kenya”

Introduction

Study aims

Queries and clarifications

Session A

Personal data

Please tell me about yourself: age, occupation, education, marital status, duration of infertility (years), number of living children, previous abortion, time spent undergoing treatment (years), cause of infertility, and current treatment

Session B

Experiences of infertility treatment

How did you know you had a problem with getting pregnant?

Could you share how you felt when you were told you have infertility?

Could you briefly describe the fertility treatment you are currently undergoing?

Could you tell me about your fertility treatment experience?

Please describe how infertility treatment has affected your relationship with your husbands, family members, others, or daily activities?

 

Coping strategies utilized while pursuing treatment

Please, tell me how you cope with the infertility treatment experiences?