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Stage 5: Pilot testing adapted tools
 The purpose of the pilot test (semi-structured interviews) was:
 To examine the acceptability of the tools, especially language
regarding sensitive issues
 To examine the feasibility of using the tools in Sudan
 The sample consisted of 20 patients who completed interviews  Three men (15%) and 17 women (85%)
 The majority (65%, n=13) were educated beyond high school  The average age was 32.8 (SD=9.26, range 22-62) years
 The average duration of marriage was 4.9 (SD=3.58) years  The average duration of infertility was 4.1 (SD=2.88) years
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Results of the pilot study
 This information is vital and needs to be communicated to the Sudanese people
• “our society is in need of lots of raised awareness, A LOT!!” • “yes, I’m currently searching (for information).”
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