Impact of infertility on women’s quality of life: A case study of Cape Windhoek Fertility Clinic, Namibia

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dc.contributor.authorImalwa, Apollonia
dc.date.accessioned2026-05-21T08:18:16Z
dc.date.available2026-05-21T08:18:16Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master in Nursing Science
dc.description.abstractInfertility is a global phenomenon that affects many people world-wide. The study looked at the impact of infertility on women's quality of life at the Cape Windhoek Fertility Clinic in Windhoek, Namibia. With a focus on both primary and secondary infertility cases, the researcher examined the impact of infertility on the domains of life, namely, the physical, emotional, social, and psychological domain respectively. The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of infertility on the quality of life of the affected women. The objectives of study were to assess the impact of infertility on women's quality of life among the participants who visited Cape Windhoek Facility Clinic; description of factors that affect quality of life of the affected women; ascertain difference between the effects of primary and secondary infertility on quality of life and lastly to explore strategies that can be employed to enhance the quality of life among infertile women. Quantitative research design was adopted in the study, and data was collected from a total number of 65 participants who were chosen due to their demographic similarities. A questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument. The study revealed that infertility affected the quality of life of the women. Findings revealed that 62% of the participants had primary infertility whilst 38% had secondary infertility. The data shows that about 50% of the participants rated their health to be poor simply because they are infertile. Additionally,57% of the participants have negative view about their quality of life due to infertility, and 28% were of the view that their quality of life is good while 3% stated that it is very good. The data shows general negative views about infertility on quality of life. Several factors that are affecting the women are such as emotional, social, and psychological stress due to infertility. The results also discovered that the participants experienced ii dissatisfaction with their bodies, sexual life and relationship with their partners as well as fear of socializing because of infertility. There was a noted difference in the quality of life between participants with primary and secondary infertility. The study recommends the need for a public fertility clinic that is affordable and accessible to everyone, as well as the establishment of a low- cost in-vitro fertilization program, that trains the practitioners in the field of reproduction. This can help infertile women access medical services that assist them in conceiving. The study also recommends psychological counselling for women who are affected by infertility to improve their quality of life
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11070/4245
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Namibia
dc.subjectReproductive health
dc.subjectFertility
dc.subjectChildlessness
dc.subjectIn-Vitro fertilization
dc.subjectPsychological distress
dc.subjectLife satisfaction
dc.subjectEmotional support
dc.subjectCoping strategies
dc.subjectSocial functioning
dc.subjectNamibia
dc.subjectUniversity of Namibia
dc.titleImpact of infertility on women’s quality of life: A case study of Cape Windhoek Fertility Clinic, Namibia
dc.typeThesis
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