A qualitative study of the barriers and enablers to fertility-awareness education in general practice

Abstract

Aims: To understand the barriers and enablers to fertility-awareness education in general practice. Background: Most women along with their primary care practitioners – general practitioners and practice nurses – believe that women should be educated about fertility-awareness when first reporting trouble conceiving. To date, no in-depth study has examined the enablers and challenges of this type of education in general practice. Design: A descriptive exploratory qualitative study using deductive content analysis. Methods: General practitioners (N = 11) and practice nurses (N = 20) were recruited from general practices in three socioculturally diverse areas in Victoria, Australia. Data were c..