Infertile Couple and Pregnancy Outcomes for Patients Undergoing a Pregnancy Program in the Rural Area of Nagekeo District, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara

Abstract

Objective: To elucidate the characteristics of infertile couples residing in the rural area of Nagekeo Regency and assess the outcomes of their participation in the local pregnancy program. Methods: We conducted a descriptive study at Aeramo Regional General Hospital (RGH) in Nagekeo Regency, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (ENT), utilizing a total sampling technique from January 2020 to April 2022. A total of 56 couples participated in this study. Results: The analysis revealed that infertile couples at Aeramo RGH were typically aged between 23 and 35 years, with an average infertility duration exceeding 4 years. Primary infertility was the predominant condition (89.3%), with 55.4% of male partners exhibiting obesity. A significant number of male participants reported alcohol and cigarette consumption. Data were insufficient to determine the prevalence of infertility in men versus women. Notably, the outcomes of the pregnancy program in this region did not demonstrate significant improvements. Conclusions: This study identified potential risk factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and obesity that may contribute to infertility; however, it did not establish a strong correlation between these factors and infertility. Moreover, the pregnancy program's outcomes were inconclusive, likely due to limited diagnostic and treatment resources in the area.