ArticleWomen's health (London, England)
Assisted reproductive treatments in Urban Asia: A cross-sectional analysis of awareness, knowledge and attitude on fertility treatments in Hong Kong.
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BackgroundInfertility affects 1 in 6 couples, with significant variations in awareness and acceptance of fertility treatments worldwide.ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the awareness, knowledge and attitude on fertility treatments among the reproductive-age population in Hong Kong.DesignThis was a cross-sectional questionnaire study.MethodsThe questionnaires were distributed to individuals at the public area of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology clinic.ResultsOf the 506 subjects recruited, 497 (98.2%) responded. While 65% demonstrated awareness of reproductive treatments, only half understood infertility's definition and prevalence. Univariate logistic regression identified older age (OR 1.08, p<0.001) and better education level (OR 1.87, p=0.004) as significant predictors of awareness. Acceptance was reported by 70% of respondents, particularly among those with better knowledge and no religious beliefs.ConclusionThe findings underscore gaps in public awareness and knowledge on fertility treatments. It highlights the need for targeted education campaigns and policy enhancements to improve acceptability and accessibility.
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