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The participants were selected through targeted sampling and underwent in\u2010depth semi\u2010structured interviews. The data collected was analysed using the conventional content analysis method outlined by Krippendorff. To ensure the study's accuracy, it followed the criteria proposed by Lincoln and Guba.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The central theme, \u201cthe threat to masculinity,\u201d was identified upon analysis. It comprises six categories: psychological pressure of confronting reality, frustration, discomfort with others, holding out against ridicule, tolerating unwanted opinions and advice and concealment of infertility and therapy.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n This study brings attention to the challenge to masculinity that men with primary infertility face as their central struggle. It highlights the importance of culturally sensitive care from healthcare professionals, emotional support, counselling services and public awareness to reduce the stigma surrounding male infertility. It can be valuable to evaluate and enhance infertility care in various settings.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Implications for the Profession and Patient Care<\/jats:title>\n To provide the best possible care for infertile men, it would be beneficial for nurses to pay more attention to sociocultural factors. Fertility care should be respectful of patients' beliefs and backgrounds.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Impact<\/jats:title>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n What problem did the study address?<\/jats:title>\n \n \n \n Infertility care has been the subject of recent research, focusing on the impact of sociocultural factors.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n Male\u2010factor infertility is often overlooked in clinical care literature.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n There is a correlation between cultural background and men's acceptance of reproductive healthcare.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n <\/jats:list>\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n What were the main findings?<\/jats:title>\n \n \n \n Male infertility is often avoided in discussions due to its perceived threat to masculinity.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n Multiple factors, including societal norms, cultural expectations and personal experiences, influence the nature of men's struggles with infertility.<\/jats:p>\n 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