Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Artificial Reproductive Technology (Art) Among Women Attending Selected Infertility Clinic of Mangalore

Mrs. Sequeira Maria Deepthi

Volume : III, Issue : VII, July - 2014

Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Artificial Reproductive Technology (Art) Among Women Attending Selected Infertility Clinic of Mangalore

Mrs. Sequeira Maria Deepthi

Abstract :

Parenthood is a fundamental human need. Pregnancy is a profound experience that is unique amongst couples in which the outcome and their ability to manage the pregnancy are often unpredictable.1 For many women suffering from infertility; ART is often viewed as a viable alternative. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude towards ART among women attending selected infertility clinic of Mangalore. Descriptive research design was adopted. A structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale was used to collect data from 100 primary infertile women attending infertility clinic undergoing follow-up treatment using purposive sampling technique. The results of the study revealed that majority (65%) of the women had poor knowledge, 20% had average knowledge, 15% had good knowledge whereas none of them had very good knowledge. Majority (91%) of the women had favorable attitude whereas minority (9%) had unfavorable attitude. There was significant association of knowledge scores with wife�s age (χ2 =13.59), educational status (χ2 =14.69) and marital relationship (χ2 =9.14) whereas no association with wife�s occupation (χ2 =3.81), husband�s age (χ2 =1.55) and husband�s occupation (χ2 =2.70).