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ArticleCureus2025

Fertility Awareness and Parenthood Intentions Among Physicians in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Tahani Shar, Fatima Bakheit

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Tahani SharDepartment of Family Medicine, Jazan Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Jazan, SAU.
Fatima BakheitDepartment of Community Medicine, Jazan Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Jazan, SAU.

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Abstract

Introduction Many physicians face delays in childbearing due to demanding medical training and work environments, leading to high rates of infertility. In Saudi Arabia, societal shifts such as increased female education and professional participation further influence reproductive behavior. This study aimed to assess fertility awareness, intentions, and attitudes toward parenthood among physicians in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among family and general physicians working in eight healthcare sectors in Jazan. A stratified random sampling method with proportional allocation was used, targeting a minimum sample size of 284. Participants were invited via email to complete a self-administered questionnaire adapted from the literature, covering fertility awareness, childbearing intentions, influencing factors, and demographic characteristics. Statistical significance was set at

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attitudeawareness: fertilityhealthcare workersparenthoodsaudi arabia

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