Lisbet S Lundsberg1, Lubna Pal2, Aileen M Gariepy3, Xiao Xu3, Micheline C Chu4, Jessica L Illuzzi3. 1. Section of Clinical and Outcomes Research in Women's Health, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. Electronic address: lisbet.lundsberg@yale.edu. 2. Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. 3. Section of Clinical and Outcomes Research in Women's Health, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. 4. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Program, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess overall knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to conception and fertility among reproductive-age women in the United States. DESIGN: Online survey of a cross-sectional sample of 1,000 women. SETTING: United States, March 2013. PATIENT(S): Women aged 18-40 years. INTERVENTION(S): None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding selected topics in reproductive health. RESULT(S): Forty percent of women across all age groups expressed concerns about their ability to conceive. Yet one-third of women were unaware of adverse implications of sexually transmitted infections, obesity, or irregular menses for procreative success, and one-fifth were unaware of the effects of aging. Approximately 40% were unfamiliar with the ovulatory cycle. Overall, younger women (18-24 years) demonstrated less knowledge regarding conception, fertility, and ovulation, whereas older women tended to believe in common myths and misconceptions. Respondents in all age groups identified women's health care providers (75%) and Web sites (40%) as top sources of reproductive health-related information; however, engagement with providers on specific factors affecting fertility is sparse. CONCLUSION(S): Knowledge regarding ovulation, fertility, and conception is limited among this sample of reproductive-age US women. Future initiatives should prioritize improved provider engagement and accurate information dissemination in Web-based venues.
OBJECTIVE: To assess overall knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to conception and fertility among reproductive-age women in the United States. DESIGN: Online survey of a cross-sectional sample of 1,000 women. SETTING: United States, March 2013. PATIENT(S): Women aged 18-40 years. INTERVENTION(S): None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding selected topics in reproductive health. RESULT(S): Forty percent of women across all age groups expressed concerns about their ability to conceive. Yet one-third of women were unaware of adverse implications of sexually transmitted infections, obesity, or irregular menses for procreative success, and one-fifth were unaware of the effects of aging. Approximately 40% were unfamiliar with the ovulatory cycle. Overall, younger women (18-24 years) demonstrated less knowledge regarding conception, fertility, and ovulation, whereas older women tended to believe in common myths and misconceptions. Respondents in all age groups identified women's health care providers (75%) and Web sites (40%) as top sources of reproductive health-related information; however, engagement with providers on specific factors affecting fertility is sparse. CONCLUSION(S): Knowledge regarding ovulation, fertility, and conception is limited among this sample of reproductive-age US women. Future initiatives should prioritize improved provider engagement and accurate information dissemination in Web-based venues.
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