Journal of Reproduction & Infertility

Journal of Reproduction & Infertility

Infertility Distress Management in Couples Treated with Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) in COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors
Fatemeh Hamidi 1
Farzaneh Babapour 1
Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi 2
1 M.Sc., Student of Midwifery Counseling, Student Research Committee, Department of Midwifery, Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
2 Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
10.18502/jri.v21i4.4337
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Journal of Reproduction & Infertility
Volume 21, Issue 4
Autumn 2020
Pages 312-313