Knowledge and attitudes regarding elective oocyte cryopreservation in undergraduate and medical students.
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ABSTRACT: Background
To assess knowledge and attitudes regarding elective oocyte cryopreservation among female undergraduate students (UG) and medical students (MS) in Eastern Virginia.Methods
An anonymous cross-sectional study surveying female UG at a local university and MS at our academic medical center in May of 2017. The survey contained questions on demographic information, interest in fertility preservation, and knowledge about age related changes in fertility.Results
There were 74 of 102 female UG and 95 of 117 female MS who responded, for a response rate of 73 and 81% respectively. UG were significantly younger than MS (21.4 vs 26.8, p?p?=?0.044). Moreover, 73% of students overall responded that they would be more likely to freeze oocytes if their employer paid. Notably, both UG and MS underestimated age of fertility decline.Conclusion
Both UG and MS revealed a need for education on age-related changes in fertility. Most UG and MS would not undergo elective oocyte cryopreservation at the present cost but would consider it at a lower cost.
SUBMITTER: Mahesan AM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6458751 | biostudies-literature | 2019
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Knowledge and attitudes regarding elective oocyte cryopreservation in undergraduate and medical students.
Mahesan Arnold M AM Sadek Seifeldin S Ramadan Hadi H Bocca Silvina S Paul Anthea B M ABM Stadtmauer Laurel L
Fertility research and practice 20190410
<h4>Background</h4>To assess knowledge and attitudes regarding elective oocyte cryopreservation among female undergraduate students (UG) and medical students (MS) in Eastern Virginia.<h4>Methods</h4>An anonymous cross-sectional study surveying female UG at a local university and MS at our academic medical center in May of 2017. The survey contained questions on demographic information, interest in fertility preservation, and knowledge about age related changes in fertility.<h4>Results</h4>There ...[more]
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