Abstract

A STUDY TO ASSESS KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF INFERTILITY AMONG ADULTS IN INDIAN POPULATION

Dr. Samiya Ashraf, Dr. Tuba Tanveer, Dr. Neha Taneja*, Dr. Aanchal Anant Awasthi and Dr. Rajiv Janardhanan

Abstract

Background: Infertility is growing public health problem in India. Due to infertility couples face lots of discrepancies in socio-religious activities and may also develop mental health issues in couples. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice on infertility among adults of India. Introduction: Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent unprotected sexual intercourse for at least one year without using birth control methods. Infertility may be a result from an issue with either female partner or male partner or a combination of factors which prevent pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted through internet chat application to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among adults in Indian population. Sample size was of 119 participants within inclusion criteria. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) software Version 25 and p-value

Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Infertility, Adult.