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Increased Length of Awareness of Assisted Reproductive Technologies Fosters Positive Attitudes and Acceptance among Women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The field of infertility medicine has witnessed a surge of scientific developments in recent years, but research on public attitudes towards infertility treatments has remained minimal. This study examined the social and demographic factors that affect women's attitudes towards assisted reproductive technology (ART) in general, as well as their opinions of specific issues related to ART.

Materials and methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2011 to April 2011 by means of an online survey administered to a sample of 287 women.

Results

Women with a longer length of awareness of ART had significantly greater attitudinal favorability towards ART. Political affiliation was also significantly related to general attitudes, as well as several specific aspects of ART issues.

Conclusion

The results of this study suggest that several factors influence attitudes that women hold in regards to ART. Identifying some of these factors serves as a crucial starting point for devising strategies to increase public acceptance of ART.

SUBMITTER: Fortin C

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4841309 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Increased Length of Awareness of Assisted Reproductive Technologies Fosters Positive Attitudes and Acceptance among Women.

Fortin Chelsea C Abele Susanne S

International journal of fertility & sterility 20151223 4

<h4>Background</h4>The field of infertility medicine has witnessed a surge of scientific developments in recent years, but research on public attitudes towards infertility treatments has remained minimal. This study examined the social and demographic factors that affect women's attitudes towards assisted reproductive technology (ART) in general, as well as their opinions of specific issues related to ART.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>This cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2011 to A ...[more]

PMID: 27110326

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Increased Length of Awareness of Assisted Reproductive Technologies Fosters Positive Attitudes and Acceptance among Women.

Background

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

Publications

Increased Length of Awareness of Assisted Reproductive Technologies Fosters Positive Attitudes and Acceptance among Women.

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