The understanding and acceptability of assisted reproductive technology (ART) among infertile women in urban Lagos, Nigeria

J Obstet Gynaecol. 2013 Jan;33(1):71-4. doi: 10.3109/01443615.2012.730077.

Abstract

This descriptive study was carried out to assess the awareness and acceptability of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) among infertile women in Lagos, Nigeria. Self-administered questionnaires on the knowledge of ART in the women were used. After a brief exposé on ART, questions relating to their attitude were answered. A total of 166 women were studied. Only 51.8% had any knowledge of ART and most of these had poor knowledge. A total of 137 women would embrace ART if offered but 29 would not, for reasons such as religion, fear of side-effects, failure and unaffordable costs. There is a paucity of good knowledge of ART. A significant number of the women would consider ART if offered. There is thus a need to create more awareness about the possibilities offered by ART, as well as instituting low cost ART strategies in developing world countries.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / therapy*
  • Nigeria
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data*
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted*
  • Urban Population