ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Infertility perceptions and associated factors among Korean undergraduate students: a cross-sectional study.
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Introduction: South Korea faces a declining total fertility rate (0.72 in 2023) alongside rising infertility rates. Infertility is often interpreted within a pronatalist sociocultural context emphasizing marriage, parenthood, and traditional gender role expectations. Despite increasing infertility rates, little research has focused on how young adults-particularly university students-perceive infertility. Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted with 159 unmarried university students (mean age = 21.6 years; 79.2% women). Participants completed an online survey measuring infertility perception (using the Infertility Perception Scale for Women, IPS-W), traditional gender stereotypes, and family values. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression. Results: The mean infertility perception score was 37.97 (SD = 8.23), indicating a moderately positive perception. Male students, those with religious affiliation, and those without exposure to media on assisted reproductive technology held significantly more negative perceptions ( Discussion: Stronger endorsement of traditional gender roles and family-oriented values that prioritize childbearing was associated with more negative perceptions of infertility. Integrating gender-sensitive and media-supported infertility education into university curricula and public health strategies may improve perception, reduce stigma, and foster healthier reproductive decision-making.
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