ISSN: 2161-0932
Olugbenga Bello Adenike I
College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH),
Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria P.O. Box 1734, Osogbo, Osun State
Nigeria
Research Article
Prevalence of Infertility and Acceptability of Assisted Reproductive Technology among Women Attending Gynecology Clinics in Tertiary Institutions in Southwestern Nigeria
Author(s): Olugbenga Bello Adenike I, Adebimpe Wasiu O, Olarewaju Sunday O, Babatunde Olaniyan A and Oke Olufemi S
Olugbenga Bello Adenike I, Adebimpe Wasiu O, Olarewaju Sunday O, Babatunde Olaniyan A and Oke Olufemi S
This study is aimed to assess the level of awareness and perceptions of Assisted Reproductive Technology among women attending fertility clinics in Osun State South West Nigeria. A total of 257 women attending gynecology clinics in Osun State teaching hospitals (LAUTECH and OAU Teaching Hospitals) were recruited through systematic sampling technique, using a pre-tested, semi-structured, interviewer administered questionnaire.
Only 46% of the respondents were aware of ART. About 73.5% of those that were aware would opt for it. Thirty five point six percent of those who rejected IVF claimed that the cost was high, 31.1% of them believed that only God gives babies while 18.9% of was the opinion that the procedure may fail. 25.6% believed ART babies are artificial babies. Only 24.3% knew where the services were offered while 16.5% were only aware of the cost. 192(76.8%) has a po.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000210